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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.64, 1,320.27 and 626.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.64, 1,320.27 and 626.02 is: 863.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.64 : 1,320.27 = 626.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.64/1,320.27 = 626.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.64x = 1,320.27 × 626.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.64x = 826,515.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,515.43/956.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.98

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