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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.64, 1,323.56 and 627.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.64, 1,323.56 and 627.66 is: 866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.64 : 1,323.56 = 627.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.64/1,323.56 = 627.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.64x = 1,323.56 × 627.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.64x = 830,742.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,742.53/958.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.59

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