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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,310.28 and 618.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,310.28 and 618.60 is: 853.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,310.28 = 618.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,310.28 = 618.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,310.28 × 618.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 810,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,539.21/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.16

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