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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.02, 1,320.57 and 626.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.02, 1,320.57 and 626.28 is: 863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.02 : 1,320.57 = 626.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.02/1,320.57 = 626.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.02x = 1,320.57 × 626.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.02x = 827,046.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,046.58/958.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.29

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