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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950, 1,310.15 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950, 1,310.15 and 618.12 is: 852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950 : 1,310.15 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950/1,310.15 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950x = 1,310.15 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950x = 809,829.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,829.92/950
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.45

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