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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.63, 1,322.91 and 627.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.63, 1,322.91 and 627.61 is: 866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.63 : 1,322.91 = 627.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.63/1,322.91 = 627.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.63x = 1,322.91 × 627.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.63x = 830,264.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,264.93/958.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.10

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