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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.60, 1,318.02 and 600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.60, 1,318.02 and 600.60 is: 829.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.60 : 1,318.02 = 600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.60/1,318.02 = 600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.60x = 1,318.02 × 600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.60x = 791,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,602.81/954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.25

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