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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,316.79 and 600.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,316.79 and 600.06 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,316.79 = 600.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,316.79 = 600.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,316.79 × 600.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 790,153.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,153.01/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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