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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.90, 1,313.06 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.90, 1,313.06 and 619.20 is: 855.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.90 : 1,313.06 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.90/1,313.06 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.90x = 1,313.06 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.90x = 813,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,046.75/950.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.03

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