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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.85, 1,324.05 and 627.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.85, 1,324.05 and 627.68 is: 865.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.85 : 1,324.05 = 627.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.85/1,324.05 = 627.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.85x = 1,324.05 × 627.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.85x = 831,080.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,080.66/959.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.84

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