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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.28, 1,310.66 and 618.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.28, 1,310.66 and 618.83 is: 853.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.28 : 1,310.66 = 618.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.28/1,310.66 = 618.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.28x = 1,310.66 × 618.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.28x = 811,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,066.08/950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.50

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