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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,321.02 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,321.02 and 677.40 is: 934.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,321.02 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,321.02 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,321.02 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 894,858.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,858.95/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.83

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