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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.04, 1,310.86 and 636.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.04, 1,310.86 and 636.19 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.04 : 1,310.86 = 636.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.04/1,310.86 = 636.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.04x = 1,310.86 × 636.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.04x = 833,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,956.02/951.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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