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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.78, 1,311.99 and 601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.78, 1,311.99 and 601.40 is: 829.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.78 : 1,311.99 = 601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.78/1,311.99 = 601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.78x = 1,311.99 × 601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.78x = 789,030.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,030.79/950.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.88

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