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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.84, 1,315.56 and 639.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.84, 1,315.56 and 639.01 is: 881.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.84 : 1,315.56 = 639.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.84/1,315.56 = 639.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.84x = 1,315.56 × 639.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.84x = 840,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,656.00/953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.34

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