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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.88, 1,314.98 and 604.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.88, 1,314.98 and 604.04 is: 833.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.88 : 1,314.98 = 604.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.88/1,314.98 = 604.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.88x = 1,314.98 × 604.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.88x = 794,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,300.52/952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.58

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