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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.51, 1,321.52 and 626.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.51, 1,321.52 and 626.41 is: 863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.51 : 1,321.52 = 626.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.51/1,321.52 = 626.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.51x = 1,321.52 × 626.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.51x = 827,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,810.21/958.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.64

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