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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.46, 1,315.55 and 603.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.46, 1,315.55 and 603.95 is: 833.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.46 : 1,315.55 = 603.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.46/1,315.55 = 603.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.46x = 1,315.55 × 603.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.46x = 794,516.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,516.83/953.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.30

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