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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.36, 1,311.16 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.36, 1,311.16 and 600.24 is: 828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.36 : 1,311.16 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.36/1,311.16 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.36x = 1,311.16 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.36x = 787,010.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,010.68/949.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.99

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