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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.43, 1,322.28 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.43, 1,322.28 and 627.04 is: 865.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.43 : 1,322.28 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.43/1,322.28 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.43x = 1,322.28 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.43x = 829,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,122.45/958.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.09

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