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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 962.90, 1,327.98 and 626.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 962.90, 1,327.98 and 626.88 is: 864.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    962.90 : 1,327.98 = 626.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    962.90/1,327.98 = 626.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    962.90x = 1,327.98 × 626.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    962.90x = 832,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,480.97/962.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.56

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