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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.30, 1,316.46 and 600.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.30, 1,316.46 and 600.04 is: 827.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.30 : 1,316.46 = 600.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.30/1,316.46 = 600.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.30x = 1,316.46 × 600.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.30x = 789,928.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,928.66/954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.76

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