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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.67, 1,310.88 and 618.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.67, 1,310.88 and 618.48 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.67 : 1,310.88 = 618.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.67/1,310.88 = 618.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.67x = 1,310.88 × 618.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.67x = 810,746.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,746.51/950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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