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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.78, 1,312.73 and 620.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.78, 1,312.73 and 620.33 is: 855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.78 : 1,312.73 = 620.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.78/1,312.73 = 620.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.78x = 1,312.73 × 620.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.78x = 814,316.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,316.14/951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.57

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