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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.06, 1,321.57 and 603.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.06, 1,321.57 and 603.61 is: 833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.06 : 1,321.57 = 603.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.06/1,321.57 = 603.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.06x = 1,321.57 × 603.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.06x = 797,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,713.19/957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.51

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