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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,315.11 and 603.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,315.11 and 603.75 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,315.11 = 603.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,315.11 = 603.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,315.11 × 603.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 793,997.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,997.66/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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