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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.80, 1,312.08 and 619.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.80, 1,312.08 and 619.36 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.80 : 1,312.08 = 619.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.80/1,312.08 = 619.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.80x = 1,312.08 × 619.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.80x = 812,649.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,649.87/950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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