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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,314.63 and 598.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,314.63 and 598.59 is: 825.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,314.63 = 598.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,314.63 = 598.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,314.63 × 598.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 786,924.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,924.37/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.41

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