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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.10, 1,314.75 and 603.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.10, 1,314.75 and 603.18 is: 832.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.10 : 1,314.75 = 603.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.10/1,314.75 = 603.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.10x = 1,314.75 × 603.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.10x = 793,030.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,030.91/953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.05

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