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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.80, 1,315.64 and 603.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.80, 1,315.64 and 603.88 is: 832.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.80 : 1,315.64 = 603.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.80/1,315.64 = 603.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.80x = 1,315.64 × 603.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.80x = 794,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,486.90/953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.97

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