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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.86, 1,322.39 and 626.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.86, 1,322.39 and 626.62 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.86 : 1,322.39 = 626.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.86/1,322.39 = 626.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.86x = 1,322.39 × 626.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.86x = 828,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,636.02/957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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