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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.19, 1,309.91 and 618.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.19, 1,309.91 and 618.08 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.19 : 1,309.91 = 618.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.19/1,309.91 = 618.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.19x = 1,309.91 × 618.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.19x = 809,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,619.53/949.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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