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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.90, 1,314.44 and 620.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.90, 1,314.44 and 620.20 is: 856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.90 : 1,314.44 = 620.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.90/1,314.44 = 620.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.90x = 1,314.44 × 620.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.90x = 815,215.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,215.69/951.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.41

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