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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.93, 1,311.29 and 618.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.93, 1,311.29 and 618.23 is: 853.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.93 : 1,311.29 = 618.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.93/1,311.29 = 618.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.93x = 1,311.29 × 618.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.93x = 810,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,681.32/949.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.41

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