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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,321.11 and 642.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,321.11 and 642.33 is: 886.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,321.11 = 642.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,321.11 = 642.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,321.11 × 642.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 848,588.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,588.59/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.70

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