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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.11, 1,315.70 and 621.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.11, 1,315.70 and 621.82 is: 858.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.11 : 1,315.70 = 621.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.11/1,315.70 = 621.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.11x = 1,315.70 × 621.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.11x = 818,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,128.57/953.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.38

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