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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.29, 1,310.37 and 618.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.29, 1,310.37 and 618.10 is: 852.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.29 : 1,310.37 = 618.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.29/1,310.37 = 618.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.29x = 1,310.37 × 618.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.29x = 809,933.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,933.33/950.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.30

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