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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,321 and 626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,321 and 626.22 is: 863.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,321 = 626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,321 = 626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,321 × 626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 827,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,236.62/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.86

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