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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.27, 1,327.11 and 626.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.27, 1,327.11 and 626.25 is: 863.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.27 : 1,327.11 = 626.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.27/1,327.11 = 626.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.27x = 1,327.11 × 626.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.27x = 831,102.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,102.64/962.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.69

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