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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,314.81 and 621.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,314.81 and 621.69 is: 857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,314.81 = 621.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,314.81 = 621.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,314.81 × 621.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 817,404.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,404.23/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.38

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