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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951, 1,312.42 and 601.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951, 1,312.42 and 601.64 is: 830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951 : 1,312.42 = 601.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951/1,312.42 = 601.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951x = 1,312.42 × 601.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951x = 789,604.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,604.37/951
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.29

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