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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.28, 1,314.79 and 621.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.28, 1,314.79 and 621.81 is: 857.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.28 : 1,314.79 = 621.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.28/1,314.79 = 621.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.28x = 1,314.79 × 621.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.28x = 817,548.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,548.02/953.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.62

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