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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.44, 1,314.06 and 598.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.44, 1,314.06 and 598.20 is: 825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.44 : 1,314.06 = 598.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.44/1,314.06 = 598.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.44x = 1,314.06 × 598.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.44x = 786,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,070.69/952.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.32

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