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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.46, 1,324.30 and 627.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.46, 1,324.30 and 627.34 is: 865.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.46 : 1,324.30 = 627.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.46/1,324.30 = 627.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.46x = 1,324.30 × 627.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.46x = 830,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,786.36/959.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.89

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