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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.04, 1,321.28 and 603.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.04, 1,321.28 and 603.04 is: 832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.04 : 1,321.28 = 603.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.04/1,321.28 = 603.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.04x = 1,321.28 × 603.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.04x = 796,784.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,784.69/957.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.55

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