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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.08, 1,310.20 and 618.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.08, 1,310.20 and 618.12 is: 852.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.08 : 1,310.20 = 618.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.08/1,310.20 = 618.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.08x = 1,310.20 × 618.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.08x = 809,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,860.82/950.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.41

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