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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 949.99, 1,310.54 and 618.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 949.99, 1,310.54 and 618.30 is: 852.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    949.99 : 1,310.54 = 618.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    949.99/1,310.54 = 618.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    949.99x = 1,310.54 × 618.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    949.99x = 810,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,300.33/949.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.96

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