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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,321.51 and 626.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,321.51 and 626.18 is: 864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,321.51 = 626.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,321.51 = 626.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,321.51 × 626.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 827,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,503.13/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.50

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