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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.62, 1,311.29 and 600.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.62, 1,311.29 and 600.70 is: 828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.62 : 1,311.29 = 600.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.62/1,311.29 = 600.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.62x = 1,311.29 × 600.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.62x = 787,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,691.90/950.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.61

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