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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.97, 1,313.93 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.97, 1,313.93 and 619.82 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.97 : 1,313.93 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.97/1,313.93 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.97x = 1,313.93 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.97x = 814,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,404.93/951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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