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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.62, 1,311 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.62, 1,311 and 617.88 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.62 : 1,311 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.62/1,311 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.62x = 1,311 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.62x = 810,040.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,040.68/949.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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