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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.96, 1,323.58 and 626.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.96, 1,323.58 and 626.84 is: 865.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.96 : 1,323.58 = 626.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.96/1,323.58 = 626.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.96x = 1,323.58 × 626.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.96x = 829,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,672.89/958.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.18

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