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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.59, 1,309.98 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.59, 1,309.98 and 618.12 is: 852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.59 : 1,309.98 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.59/1,309.98 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.59x = 1,309.98 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.59x = 809,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,724.84/949.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.71

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