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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.76, 1,314.06 and 603.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.76, 1,314.06 and 603.56 is: 832.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.76 : 1,314.06 = 603.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.76/1,314.06 = 603.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.76x = 1,314.06 × 603.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.76x = 793,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,114.05/952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.44

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