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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.03, 1,323.09 and 809.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.03, 1,323.09 and 809.34 is: 1,118.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.03 : 1,323.09 = 809.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.03/1,323.09 = 809.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.03x = 1,323.09 × 809.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.03x = 1,070,829.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,829.66/957.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.91

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