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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.40, 1,314.60 and 603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.40, 1,314.60 and 603.20 is: 832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.40 : 1,314.60 = 603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.40/1,314.60 = 603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.40x = 1,314.60 × 603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.40x = 792,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,966.72/952.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.60

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