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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.38, 1,317.47 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.38, 1,317.47 and 600.62 is: 829.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.38 : 1,317.47 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.38/1,317.47 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.38x = 1,317.47 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.38x = 791,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,289.24/954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.11

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