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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.18, 1,321.35 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.18, 1,321.35 and 625.62 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.18 : 1,321.35 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.18/1,321.35 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.18x = 1,321.35 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.18x = 826,662.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,662.99/957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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