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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.52, 1,311.12 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.52, 1,311.12 and 619.20 is: 854.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.52 : 1,311.12 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.52/1,311.12 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.52x = 1,311.12 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.52x = 811,845.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,845.50/950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.11

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