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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.10, 1,310.61 and 600.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.10, 1,310.61 and 600.18 is: 827.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.10 : 1,310.61 = 600.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.10/1,310.61 = 600.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.10x = 1,310.61 × 600.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.10x = 786,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,601.91/950.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.91

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