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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.17, 1,316.29 and 600.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.17, 1,316.29 and 600.53 is: 828.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.17 : 1,316.29 = 600.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.17/1,316.29 = 600.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.17x = 1,316.29 × 600.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.17x = 790,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,471.63/954.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.44

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