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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.39, 1,320.85 and 626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.39, 1,320.85 and 626 is: 863.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.39 : 1,320.85 = 626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.39/1,320.85 = 626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.39x = 1,320.85 × 626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.39x = 826,852.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,852.10/957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.65

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