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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.26, 1,321.62 and 642.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.26, 1,321.62 and 642.98 is: 887.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.26 : 1,321.62 = 642.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.26/1,321.62 = 642.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.26x = 1,321.62 × 642.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.26x = 849,775.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,775.23/957.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.72

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