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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.96, 1,312.47 and 619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.96, 1,312.47 and 619.88 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.96 : 1,312.47 = 619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.96/1,312.47 = 619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.96x = 1,312.47 × 619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.96x = 813,567.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,567.34/950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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