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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.44, 1,310.82 and 618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.44, 1,310.82 and 618.70 is: 853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.44 : 1,310.82 = 618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.44/1,310.82 = 618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.44x = 1,310.82 × 618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.44x = 811,004.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,004.33/950.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.29

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