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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.16, 1,319.94 and 677.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.16, 1,319.94 and 677.61 is: 934.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.16 : 1,319.94 = 677.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.16/1,319.94 = 677.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.16x = 1,319.94 × 677.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.16x = 894,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,404.54/957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.44

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