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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.70, 1,315.08 and 603.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.70, 1,315.08 and 603.62 is: 833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.70 : 1,315.08 = 603.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.70/1,315.08 = 603.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.70x = 1,315.08 × 603.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.70x = 793,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,808.59/952.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.22

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