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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.92, 1,314.57 and 599.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.92, 1,314.57 and 599.28 is: 826.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.92 : 1,314.57 = 599.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.92/1,314.57 = 599.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.92x = 1,314.57 × 599.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.92x = 787,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,795.51/952.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.72

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