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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.07, 1,315.26 and 604.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.07, 1,315.26 and 604.35 is: 834.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.07 : 1,315.26 = 604.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.07/1,315.26 = 604.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.07x = 1,315.26 × 604.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.07x = 794,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,877.38/953.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.02

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