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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,319.40 and 824.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,319.40 and 824.20 is: 1,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,319.40 = 824.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,319.40 = 824.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,319.40 × 824.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 1,087,446.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,446.18/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.93

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