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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.14, 1,322.38 and 627.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.14, 1,322.38 and 627.45 is: 865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.14 : 1,322.38 = 627.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.14/1,322.38 = 627.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.14x = 1,322.38 × 627.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.14x = 829,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,719.63/959.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.07

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