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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,320.66 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,320.66 and 626.08 is: 863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,320.66 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,320.66 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,320.66 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 826,838.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,838.81/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.52

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