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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.24, 1,314.39 and 621.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.24, 1,314.39 and 621.14 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.24 : 1,314.39 = 621.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.24/1,314.39 = 621.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.24x = 1,314.39 × 621.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.24x = 816,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,420.20/953.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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