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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.29, 1,314.66 and 621.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.29, 1,314.66 and 621.55 is: 857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.29 : 1,314.66 = 621.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.29/1,314.66 = 621.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.29x = 1,314.66 × 621.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.29x = 817,126.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,126.92/953.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.17

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