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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.55, 1,313.92 and 602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.55, 1,313.92 and 602.63 is: 831.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.55 : 1,313.92 = 602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.55/1,313.92 = 602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.55x = 1,313.92 × 602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.55x = 791,807.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,807.61/952.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.25

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