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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.53, 1,314.46 and 593.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.53, 1,314.46 and 593.47 is: 818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.53 : 1,314.46 = 593.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.53/1,314.46 = 593.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.53x = 1,314.46 × 593.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.53x = 780,092.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,092.58/952.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.97

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