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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.51, 1,324.31 and 627.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.51, 1,324.31 and 627.35 is: 865.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.51 : 1,324.31 = 627.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.51/1,324.31 = 627.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.51x = 1,324.31 × 627.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.51x = 830,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,796.12/959.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.85

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