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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.80, 1,314.96 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.80, 1,314.96 and 603.52 is: 832.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.80 : 1,314.96 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.80/1,314.96 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.80x = 1,314.96 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.80x = 793,604.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,604.66/952.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.92

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