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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.51, 1,315.76 and 599.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.51, 1,315.76 and 599.31 is: 827.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.51 : 1,315.76 = 599.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.51/1,315.76 = 599.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.51x = 1,315.76 × 599.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.51x = 788,545.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,545.13/953.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.00

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