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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,314.83 and 599.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,314.83 and 599.47 is: 826.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,314.83 = 599.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,314.83 = 599.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,314.83 × 599.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 788,199.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,199.35/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.97

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