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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.11, 1,436.62 and 627.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.11, 1,436.62 and 627.63 is: 941.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.11 : 1,436.62 = 627.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.11/1,436.62 = 627.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.11x = 1,436.62 × 627.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.11x = 901,665.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,665.81/958.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.09

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