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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.82, 1,323.71 and 628.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.82, 1,323.71 and 628.36 is: 866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.82 : 1,323.71 = 628.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.82/1,323.71 = 628.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.82x = 1,323.71 × 628.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.82x = 831,762.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,762.32/959.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.58

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