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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,314.78 and 621.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,314.78 and 621.84 is: 857.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,314.78 = 621.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,314.78 = 621.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,314.78 × 621.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 817,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,582.80/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.65

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