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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.60, 1,312.80 and 620.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.60, 1,312.80 and 620.58 is: 856.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.60 : 1,312.80 = 620.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.60/1,312.80 = 620.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.60x = 1,312.80 × 620.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.60x = 814,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,697.42/951.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.13

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