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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.51, 1,310.20 and 600.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.51, 1,310.20 and 600.13 is: 828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.51 : 1,310.20 = 600.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.51/1,310.20 = 600.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.51x = 1,310.20 × 600.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.51x = 786,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,290.33/949.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.10

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