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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.49, 1,316.44 and 599.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.49, 1,316.44 and 599.91 is: 828.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.49 : 1,316.44 = 599.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.49/1,316.44 = 599.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.49x = 1,316.44 × 599.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.49x = 789,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,745.52/953.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.27

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