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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.60, 1,316.52 and 621.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.60, 1,316.52 and 621.88 is: 858.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.60 : 1,316.52 = 621.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.60/1,316.52 = 621.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.60x = 1,316.52 × 621.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.60x = 818,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,717.46/953.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.55

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