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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.55, 1,314.05 and 598.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.55, 1,314.05 and 598.28 is: 825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.55 : 1,314.05 = 598.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.55/1,314.05 = 598.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.55x = 1,314.05 × 598.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.55x = 786,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,160.27/952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.33

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