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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.82, 1,434.21 and 626.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.82, 1,434.21 and 626.73 is: 939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.82 : 1,434.21 = 626.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.82/1,434.21 = 626.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.82x = 1,434.21 × 626.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.82x = 898,862.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,862.43/956.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.43

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