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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,321.56 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,321.56 and 626.22 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,321.56 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,321.56 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,321.56 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 827,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,587.30/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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