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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.14, 1,323.72 and 628.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.14, 1,323.72 and 628.53 is: 867.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.14 : 1,323.72 = 628.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.14/1,323.72 = 628.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.14x = 1,323.72 × 628.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.14x = 831,991.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,991.11/959.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.43

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