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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.80, 1,316.46 and 621.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.80, 1,316.46 and 621.65 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.80 : 1,316.46 = 621.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.80/1,316.46 = 621.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.80x = 1,316.46 × 621.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.80x = 818,377.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,377.36/953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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