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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.10, 1,315.50 and 603.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.10, 1,315.50 and 603.72 is: 833.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.10 : 1,315.50 = 603.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.10/1,315.50 = 603.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.10x = 1,315.50 × 603.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.10x = 794,193.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,193.66/953.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.27

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