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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.76, 1,315.08 and 603.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.76, 1,315.08 and 603.65 is: 833.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.76 : 1,315.08 = 603.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.76/1,315.08 = 603.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.76x = 1,315.08 × 603.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.76x = 793,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,841.47/952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.21

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