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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.97, 1,317.15 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.97, 1,317.15 and 600 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.97 : 1,317.15 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.97/1,317.15 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.97x = 1,317.15 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.97x = 790,290
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,290/953.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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