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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.07, 1,311.71 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.07, 1,311.71 and 614.58 is: 848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.07 : 1,311.71 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.07/1,311.71 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.07x = 1,311.71 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.07x = 806,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,147.66/950.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.51

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