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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.22, 1,322.56 and 626.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.22, 1,322.56 and 626.07 is: 864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.22 : 1,322.56 = 626.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.22/1,322.56 = 626.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.22x = 1,322.56 × 626.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.22x = 828,015.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,015.14/958.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.12

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