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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,311.54 and 601.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,311.54 and 601.32 is: 829.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,311.54 = 601.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,311.54 = 601.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,311.54 × 601.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 788,655.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,655.23/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.71

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