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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,321.11 and 626.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,321.11 and 626.38 is: 864.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,321.11 = 626.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,321.11 = 626.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,321.11 × 626.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 827,516.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,516.88/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.27

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