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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.13, 1,312.41 and 601.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.13, 1,312.41 and 601.75 is: 830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.13 : 1,312.41 = 601.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.13/1,312.41 = 601.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.13x = 1,312.41 × 601.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.13x = 789,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,742.72/951.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.32

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