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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,310.28 and 618.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,310.28 and 618.61 is: 852.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,310.28 = 618.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,310.28 = 618.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,310.28 × 618.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 810,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,552.31/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.93

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