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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.06, 1,312.68 and 618.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.06, 1,312.68 and 618.90 is: 854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.06 : 1,312.68 = 618.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.06/1,312.68 = 618.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.06x = 1,312.68 × 618.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.06x = 812,417.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,417.65/951.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.22

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