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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.98, 1,316.88 and 622.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.98, 1,316.88 and 622.70 is: 859.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.98 : 1,316.88 = 622.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.98/1,316.88 = 622.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.98x = 1,316.88 × 622.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.98x = 820,021.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,021.18/953.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.58

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