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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.73, 1,315.62 and 604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.73, 1,315.62 and 604.62 is: 834.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.73 : 1,315.62 = 604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.73/1,315.62 = 604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.73x = 1,315.62 × 604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.73x = 795,450.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,450.16/953.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.04

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