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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.78, 1,321.83 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.78, 1,321.83 and 626.34 is: 864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.78 : 1,321.83 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.78/1,321.83 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.78x = 1,321.83 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.78x = 827,915.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,915.00/957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.41

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