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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.47, 1,313.61 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.47, 1,313.61 and 620.48 is: 856.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.47 : 1,313.61 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.47/1,313.61 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.47x = 1,313.61 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.47x = 815,062.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,062.99/951.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.63

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