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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.52, 1,315.92 and 622.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.52, 1,315.92 and 622.32 is: 858.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.52 : 1,315.92 = 622.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.52/1,315.92 = 622.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.52x = 1,315.92 × 622.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.52x = 818,923.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,923.33/953.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.84

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