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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.64, 1,310.94 and 618.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.64, 1,310.94 and 618.36 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.64 : 1,310.94 = 618.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.64/1,310.94 = 618.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.64x = 1,310.94 × 618.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.64x = 810,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,632.86/950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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