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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.70, 1,311.48 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.70, 1,311.48 and 619.68 is: 854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.70 : 1,311.48 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.70/1,311.48 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.70x = 1,311.48 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.70x = 812,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,697.93/950.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.84

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