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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,321.56 and 626.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,321.56 and 626.43 is: 864.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,321.56 = 626.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,321.56 = 626.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,321.56 × 626.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 827,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,864.83/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.17

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