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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.61, 1,312.23 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.61, 1,312.23 and 619.32 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.61 : 1,312.23 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.61/1,312.23 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.61x = 1,312.23 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.61x = 812,690.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,690.28/950.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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