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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.37, 1,313.81 and 598.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.37, 1,313.81 and 598.12 is: 825.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.37 : 1,313.81 = 598.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.37/1,313.81 = 598.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.37x = 1,313.81 × 598.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.37x = 785,813.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,813.69/952.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.11

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