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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.81, 1,313.72 and 619.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.81, 1,313.72 and 619.65 is: 855.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.81 : 1,313.72 = 619.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.81/1,313.72 = 619.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.81x = 1,313.72 × 619.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.81x = 814,043.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,043.50/951.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.26

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