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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.80, 1,310.70 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.80, 1,310.70 and 618.36 is: 853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.80 : 1,310.70 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.80/1,310.70 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.80x = 1,310.70 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.80x = 810,484.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,484.45/949.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.32

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