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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.21, 1,322.39 and 626.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.21, 1,322.39 and 626.42 is: 865.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.21 : 1,322.39 = 626.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.21/1,322.39 = 626.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.21x = 1,322.39 × 626.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.21x = 828,371.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,371.54/957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.40

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