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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.17, 1,320.81 and 603.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.17, 1,320.81 and 603.10 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.17 : 1,320.81 = 603.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.17/1,320.81 = 603.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.17x = 1,320.81 × 603.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.17x = 796,572.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,572.47/957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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