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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.10, 1,323.72 and 627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.10, 1,323.72 and 627.36 is: 865.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.10 : 1,323.72 = 627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.10/1,323.72 = 627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.10x = 1,323.72 × 627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.10x = 830,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,448.98/959.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.86

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