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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.67, 1,315.60 and 600.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.67, 1,315.60 and 600.03 is: 827.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.67 : 1,315.60 = 600.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.67/1,315.60 = 600.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.67x = 1,315.60 × 600.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.67x = 789,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,399.47/953.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.75

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