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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,321.38 and 625.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,321.38 and 625.80 is: 863.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,321.38 = 625.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,321.38 = 625.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,321.38 × 625.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 826,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,919.60/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.79

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