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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.24, 1,309.88 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.24, 1,309.88 and 618.30 is: 853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.24 : 1,309.88 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.24/1,309.88 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.24x = 1,309.88 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.24x = 809,898.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,898.80/949.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.21

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