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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.18, 1,315.68 and 604.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.18, 1,315.68 and 604.10 is: 833.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.18 : 1,315.68 = 604.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.18/1,315.68 = 604.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.18x = 1,315.68 × 604.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.18x = 794,802.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,802.29/953.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.84

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