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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.13, 1,311.39 and 600.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.13, 1,311.39 and 600.75 is: 829.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.13 : 1,311.39 = 600.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.13/1,311.39 = 600.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.13x = 1,311.39 × 600.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.13x = 787,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,817.54/950.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.17

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