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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.45, 1,313.52 and 598.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.45, 1,313.52 and 598.41 is: 825.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.45 : 1,313.52 = 598.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.45/1,313.52 = 598.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.45x = 1,313.52 × 598.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.45x = 786,021.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,021.26/952.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.26

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