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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,310.10 and 618.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,310.10 and 618.68 is: 853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,310.10 = 618.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,310.10 = 618.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,310.10 × 618.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 810,532.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,532.67/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.19

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