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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.69, 1,312.95 and 620.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.69, 1,312.95 and 620.00 is: 855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.69 : 1,312.95 = 620.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.69/1,312.95 = 620.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.69x = 1,312.95 × 620.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.69x = 814,029.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,029.68/951.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.35

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