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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.28, 1,312.39 and 619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.28, 1,312.39 and 619.59 is: 854.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.28 : 1,312.39 = 619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.28/1,312.39 = 619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.28x = 1,312.39 × 619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.28x = 813,143.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,143.72/951.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.79

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