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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.06, 1,315.08 and 637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.06, 1,315.08 and 637.82 is: 880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.06 : 1,315.08 = 637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.06/1,315.08 = 637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.06x = 1,315.08 × 637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.06x = 838,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,784.33/953.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.10

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