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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.70, 1,316.07 and 622.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.70, 1,316.07 and 622.14 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.70 : 1,316.07 = 622.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.70/1,316.07 = 622.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.70x = 1,316.07 × 622.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.70x = 818,779.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,779.79/953.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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