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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.52, 1,323.78 and 628.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.52, 1,323.78 and 628.14 is: 866.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.52 : 1,323.78 = 628.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.52/1,323.78 = 628.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.52x = 1,323.78 × 628.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.52x = 831,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,519.17/959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.60

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