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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.46, 1,322.92 and 626.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.46, 1,322.92 and 626.34 is: 864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.46 : 1,322.92 = 626.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.46/1,322.92 = 626.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.46x = 1,322.92 × 626.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.46x = 828,597.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,597.71/958.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.51

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