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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.09, 1,321.34 and 642.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.09, 1,321.34 and 642.81 is: 887.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.09 : 1,321.34 = 642.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.09/1,321.34 = 642.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.09x = 1,321.34 × 642.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.09x = 849,367.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,367.35/957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.45

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