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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.37, 1,315.98 and 622.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.37, 1,315.98 and 622.35 is: 859.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.37 : 1,315.98 = 622.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.37/1,315.98 = 622.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.37x = 1,315.98 × 622.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.37x = 819,000.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,000.15/953.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.06

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