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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.96, 1,317.17 and 622.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.96, 1,317.17 and 622.58 is: 859.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.96 : 1,317.17 = 622.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.96/1,317.17 = 622.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.96x = 1,317.17 × 622.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.96x = 820,038.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,038.67/953.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.62

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