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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,320.16 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,320.16 and 625.20 is: 862.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,320.16 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,320.16 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,320.16 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 825,364.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,364.03/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.09

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