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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.92, 1,311.04 and 600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.92, 1,311.04 and 600.72 is: 829.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.92 : 1,311.04 = 600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.92/1,311.04 = 600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.92x = 1,311.04 × 600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.92x = 787,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,567.95/949.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.09

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