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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.93, 1,315.43 and 621.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.93, 1,315.43 and 621.23 is: 857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.93 : 1,315.43 = 621.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.93/1,315.43 = 621.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.93x = 1,315.43 × 621.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.93x = 817,184.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,184.58/952.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.55

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