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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.64, 1,310.58 and 600.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.64, 1,310.58 and 600.68 is: 828.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.64 : 1,310.58 = 600.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.64/1,310.58 = 600.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.64x = 1,310.58 × 600.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.64x = 787,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,239.19/949.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.99

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