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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953, 1,314.24 and 621.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953, 1,314.24 and 621.68 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953 : 1,314.24 = 621.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953/1,314.24 = 621.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953x = 1,314.24 × 621.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953x = 817,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,036.72/953
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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