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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,322.93 and 626.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,322.93 and 626.60 is: 864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,322.93 = 626.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,322.93 = 626.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,322.93 × 626.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 828,952.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,952.81/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.66

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