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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.46, 1,310.95 and 618.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.46, 1,310.95 and 618.06 is: 853.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.46 : 1,310.95 = 618.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.46/1,310.95 = 618.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.46x = 1,310.95 × 618.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.46x = 810,251.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,251.45/949.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.39

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