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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.98, 1,310.64 and 618.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.98, 1,310.64 and 618.84 is: 853.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.98 : 1,310.64 = 618.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.98/1,310.64 = 618.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.98x = 1,310.64 × 618.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.98x = 811,076.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,076.46/949.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.78

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