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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.97, 1,321.80 and 626.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.97, 1,321.80 and 626.89 is: 864.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.97 : 1,321.80 = 626.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.97/1,321.80 = 626.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.97x = 1,321.80 × 626.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.97x = 828,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,623.20/957.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.98

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