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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.21, 1,323.07 and 627.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.21, 1,323.07 and 627.04 is: 864.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.21 : 1,323.07 = 627.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.21/1,323.07 = 627.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.21x = 1,323.07 × 627.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.21x = 829,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,617.90/959.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.90

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