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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.01, 1,312.68 and 601.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.01, 1,312.68 and 601.90 is: 830.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.01 : 1,312.68 = 601.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.01/1,312.68 = 601.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.01x = 1,312.68 × 601.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.01x = 790,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,102.09/951.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.80

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