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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.34, 1,312.17 and 620.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.34, 1,312.17 and 620.05 is: 855.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.34 : 1,312.17 = 620.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.34/1,312.17 = 620.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.34x = 1,312.17 × 620.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.34x = 813,611.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,611.01/951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.23

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