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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.56, 1,314.54 and 598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.56, 1,314.54 and 598.68 is: 826.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.56 : 1,314.54 = 598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.56/1,314.54 = 598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.56x = 1,314.54 × 598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.56x = 786,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,988.81/952.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.18

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