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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.29, 1,322.23 and 627.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.29, 1,322.23 and 627.20 is: 865.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.29 : 1,322.23 = 627.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.29/1,322.23 = 627.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.29x = 1,322.23 × 627.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.29x = 829,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,292.91/958.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.39

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