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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.34, 1,322.37 and 627.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.34, 1,322.37 and 627.23 is: 865.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.34 : 1,322.37 = 627.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.34/1,322.37 = 627.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.34x = 1,322.37 × 627.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.34x = 829,423.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,423.52/958.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.48

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