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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.36, 1,315.20 and 621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.36, 1,315.20 and 621.70 is: 857.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.36 : 1,315.20 = 621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.36/1,315.20 = 621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.36x = 1,315.20 × 621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.36x = 817,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,659.84/953.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.66

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