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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.63, 1,313.75 and 598.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.63, 1,313.75 and 598.57 is: 825.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.63 : 1,313.75 = 598.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.63/1,313.75 = 598.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.63x = 1,313.75 × 598.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.63x = 786,369.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,369.55/952.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.47

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