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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,314.50 and 617.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,314.50 and 617.09 is: 851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,314.50 = 617.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,314.50 = 617.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,314.50 × 617.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 811,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,155.15/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.06

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