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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.22, 1,316.06 and 599.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.22, 1,316.06 and 599.62 is: 827.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.22 : 1,316.06 = 599.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.22/1,316.06 = 599.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.22x = 1,316.06 × 599.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.22x = 789,135.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,135.90/953.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.86

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