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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.18, 1,321.94 and 626.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.18, 1,321.94 and 626.79 is: 864.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.18 : 1,321.94 = 626.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.18/1,321.94 = 626.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.18x = 1,321.94 × 626.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.18x = 828,575.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,575.64/958.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.74

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