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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.27, 1,320.64 and 624.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.27, 1,320.64 and 624.58 is: 862.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.27 : 1,320.64 = 624.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.27/1,320.64 = 624.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.27x = 1,320.64 × 624.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.27x = 824,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,840.47/956.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.56

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