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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.08, 1,320.54 and 607.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.08, 1,320.54 and 607.64 is: 838.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.08 : 1,320.54 = 607.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.08/1,320.54 = 607.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.08x = 1,320.54 × 607.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.08x = 802,412.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,412.93/957.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.40

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