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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.21, 1,320.72 and 607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.21, 1,320.72 and 607.70 is: 838.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.21 : 1,320.72 = 607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.21/1,320.72 = 607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.21x = 1,320.72 × 607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.21x = 802,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,594.94/957.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.47

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