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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,311.56 and 600.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,311.56 and 600.92 is: 829.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,311.56 = 600.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,311.56 = 600.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,311.56 × 600.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 788,142.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,142.64/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.55

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