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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.34, 1,315.15 and 621.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.34, 1,315.15 and 621.87 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.34 : 1,315.15 = 621.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.34/1,315.15 = 621.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.34x = 1,315.15 × 621.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.34x = 817,852.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,852.33/953.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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