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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,319.94 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,319.94 and 708.24 is: 976.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,319.94 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,319.94 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,319.94 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 934,834.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,834.31/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.59

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