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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.72, 1,311.68 and 601.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.72, 1,311.68 and 601.52 is: 829.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.72 : 1,311.68 = 601.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.72/1,311.68 = 601.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.72x = 1,311.68 × 601.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.72x = 789,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,001.75/950.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.90

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