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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.28, 1,321.14 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.28, 1,321.14 and 625.84 is: 863.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.28 : 1,321.14 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.28/1,321.14 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.28x = 1,321.14 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.28x = 826,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,822.26/957.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.72

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