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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.50, 1,322.19 and 626.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.50, 1,322.19 and 626.85 is: 864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.50 : 1,322.19 = 626.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.50/1,322.19 = 626.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.50x = 1,322.19 × 626.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.50x = 828,814.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,814.80/958.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.70

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