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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.31, 1,311.48 and 619.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.31, 1,311.48 and 619.02 is: 854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.31 : 1,311.48 = 619.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.31/1,311.48 = 619.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.31x = 1,311.48 × 619.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.31x = 811,832.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,832.35/950.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.28

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