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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.38, 1,319.96 and 708.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.38, 1,319.96 and 708.27 is: 976.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.38 : 1,319.96 = 708.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.38/1,319.96 = 708.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.38x = 1,319.96 × 708.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.38x = 934,884.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,884.89/957.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.51

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