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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,320.03 and 625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,320.03 and 625.84 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,320.03 = 625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,320.03 = 625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,320.03 × 625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 826,124.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,124.28/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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