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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.50, 1,309.46 and 617.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.50, 1,309.46 and 617.62 is: 851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.50 : 1,309.46 = 617.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.50/1,309.46 = 617.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.50x = 1,309.46 × 617.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.50x = 808,748.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,748.69/949.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.76

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