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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,320.59 and 626.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,320.59 and 626.01 is: 863.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,320.59 = 626.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,320.59 = 626.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,320.59 × 626.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 826,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,702.55/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.76

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