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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.36, 1,324.40 and 628.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.36, 1,324.40 and 628.29 is: 867.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.36 : 1,324.40 = 628.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.36/1,324.40 = 628.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.36x = 1,324.40 × 628.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.36x = 832,104.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,104.13/959.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.36

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