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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,312.74 and 620.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,312.74 and 620.12 is: 855.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,312.74 = 620.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,312.74 = 620.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,312.74 × 620.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 814,056.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,056.33/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.46

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