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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.41, 1,313.01 and 620.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.41, 1,313.01 and 620.73 is: 856.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.41 : 1,313.01 = 620.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.41/1,313.01 = 620.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.41x = 1,313.01 × 620.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.41x = 815,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,024.70/951.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.65

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