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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.40, 1,311.84 and 601.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.40, 1,311.84 and 601.20 is: 829.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.40 : 1,311.84 = 601.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.40/1,311.84 = 601.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.40x = 1,311.84 × 601.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.40x = 788,678.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,678.21/950.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.84

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