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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.56, 1,310.90 and 618.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.56, 1,310.90 and 618.18 is: 853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.56 : 1,310.90 = 618.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.56/1,310.90 = 618.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.56x = 1,310.90 × 618.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.56x = 810,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,372.16/949.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.42

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