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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,322.34 and 627.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,322.34 and 627.00 is: 864.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,322.34 = 627.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,322.34 = 627.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,322.34 × 627.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 829,103.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,103.40/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.46

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