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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.46, 1,315.53 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.46, 1,315.53 and 604.17 is: 833.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.46 : 1,315.53 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.46/1,315.53 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.46x = 1,315.53 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.46x = 794,803.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,803.76/953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.60

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