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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.01, 1,311.30 and 600.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.01, 1,311.30 and 600.90 is: 829.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.01 : 1,311.30 = 600.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.01/1,311.30 = 600.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.01x = 1,311.30 × 600.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.01x = 787,960.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,960.17/950.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.42

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