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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.92, 1,312.64 and 596.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.92, 1,312.64 and 596.75 is: 823.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.92 : 1,312.64 = 596.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.92/1,312.64 = 596.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.92x = 1,312.64 × 596.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.92x = 783,313.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,313.97/950.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.75

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