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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,313.03 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,313.03 and 619.56 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,313.03 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,313.03 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,313.03 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 813,497.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,497.77/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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