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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,312.32 and 601.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,312.32 and 601.62 is: 830.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,312.32 = 601.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,312.32 = 601.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,312.32 × 601.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 789,517.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,517.96/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.46

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