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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.58, 1,314.35 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.58, 1,314.35 and 603.06 is: 832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.58 : 1,314.35 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.58/1,314.35 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.58x = 1,314.35 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.58x = 792,632.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,632.18/952.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.09

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