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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.66, 1,311.55 and 619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.66, 1,311.55 and 619.37 is: 854.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.66 : 1,311.55 = 619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.66/1,311.55 = 619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.66x = 1,311.55 × 619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.66x = 812,334.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,334.72/950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.50

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