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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.78, 1,321.54 and 626.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.78, 1,321.54 and 626.70 is: 864.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.78 : 1,321.54 = 626.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.78/1,321.54 = 626.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.78x = 1,321.54 × 626.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.78x = 828,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,200.94/957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.71

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