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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,321.07 and 625.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,321.07 and 625.37 is: 863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,321.07 = 625.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,321.07 = 625.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,321.07 × 625.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 826,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,147.81/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.09

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