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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.64, 1,320.96 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.64, 1,320.96 and 626.08 is: 863.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.64 : 1,320.96 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.64/1,320.96 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.64x = 1,320.96 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.64x = 827,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,026.64/957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.61

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