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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.64, 1,321.65 and 627.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.64, 1,321.65 and 627.03 is: 865.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.64 : 1,321.65 = 627.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.64/1,321.65 = 627.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.64x = 1,321.65 × 627.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.64x = 828,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,707.59/957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.36

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