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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,315.52 and 622.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,315.52 and 622.66 is: 858.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,315.52 = 622.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,315.52 = 622.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,315.52 × 622.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 819,121.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,121.68/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.67

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