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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,315.10 and 638.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,315.10 and 638.66 is: 881.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,315.10 = 638.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,315.10 = 638.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,315.10 × 638.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 839,901.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,901.77/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.01

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