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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,321.02 and 607.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,321.02 and 607.72 is: 838.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,321.02 = 607.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,321.02 = 607.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,321.02 × 607.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 802,810.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,810.27/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.79

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