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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.27, 1,316.91 and 600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.27, 1,316.91 and 600.30 is: 828.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.27 : 1,316.91 = 600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.27/1,316.91 = 600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.27x = 1,316.91 × 600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.27x = 790,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,541.07/954.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.42

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