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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.70, 1,323.20 and 626.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.70, 1,323.20 and 626.56 is: 864.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.70 : 1,323.20 = 626.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.70/1,323.20 = 626.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.70x = 1,323.20 × 626.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.70x = 829,062.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,062.45/958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.78

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