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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.61, 1,314.14 and 598.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.61, 1,314.14 and 598.35 is: 825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.61 : 1,314.14 = 598.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.61/1,314.14 = 598.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.61x = 1,314.14 × 598.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.61x = 786,312.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,312.68/952.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.43

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