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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.90, 1,310.13 and 618.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.90, 1,310.13 and 618.44 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.90 : 1,310.13 = 618.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.90/1,310.13 = 618.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.90x = 1,310.13 × 618.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.90x = 810,236.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,236.80/949.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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