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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,310.07 and 617.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,310.07 and 617.89 is: 852.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,310.07 = 617.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,310.07 = 617.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,310.07 × 617.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 809,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,478.19/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.01

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