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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.67, 1,323.25 and 627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.67, 1,323.25 and 627.17 is: 865.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.67 : 1,323.25 = 627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.67/1,323.25 = 627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.67x = 1,323.25 × 627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.67x = 829,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,899.12/958.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.67

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