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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.24, 1,311.36 and 601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.24, 1,311.36 and 601.04 is: 829.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.24 : 1,311.36 = 601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.24/1,311.36 = 601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.24x = 1,311.36 × 601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.24x = 788,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,179.81/950.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.45

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