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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.83, 1,324.49 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.83, 1,324.49 and 627.73 is: 866.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.83 : 1,324.49 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.83/1,324.49 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.83x = 1,324.49 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.83x = 831,415.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,415.66/959.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.21

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