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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.43, 1,310.94 and 596.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.43, 1,310.94 and 596.01 is: 822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.43 : 1,310.94 = 596.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.43/1,310.94 = 596.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.43x = 1,310.94 × 596.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.43x = 781,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,333.35/950.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.08

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