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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.25, 1,321.01 and 626.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.25, 1,321.01 and 626.23 is: 864.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.25 : 1,321.01 = 626.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.25/1,321.01 = 626.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.25x = 1,321.01 × 626.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.25x = 827,256.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,256.09/957.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.20

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