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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,320.67 and 625.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,320.67 and 625.76 is: 863.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,320.67 = 625.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,320.67 = 625.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,320.67 × 625.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 826,422.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,422.46/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.02

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