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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.75, 1,313.15 and 620.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.75, 1,313.15 and 620.46 is: 856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.75 : 1,313.15 = 620.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.75/1,313.15 = 620.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.75x = 1,313.15 × 620.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.75x = 814,753.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,753.95/951.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.06

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