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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,321.74 and 645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,321.74 and 645.96 is: 892.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,321.74 = 645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,321.74 = 645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,321.74 × 645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 853,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,791.17/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.15

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