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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.03, 1,312.80 and 601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.03, 1,312.80 and 601.65 is: 830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.03 : 1,312.80 = 601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.03/1,312.80 = 601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.03x = 1,312.80 × 601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.03x = 789,846.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,846.12/951.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.52

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