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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.04, 1,310.60 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.04, 1,310.60 and 618.52 is: 853.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.04 : 1,310.60 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.04/1,310.60 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.04x = 1,310.60 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.04x = 810,632.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,632.31/950.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.26

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