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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.14, 1,309.50 and 618

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.14, 1,309.50 and 618 is: 852.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.14 : 1,309.50 = 618 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.14/1,309.50 = 618/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.14x = 1,309.50 × 618
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.14x = 809,271
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,271/949.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.64

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