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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.42, 1,320.60 and 603.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.42, 1,320.60 and 603.35 is: 832.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.42 : 1,320.60 = 603.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.42/1,320.60 = 603.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.42x = 1,320.60 × 603.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.42x = 796,784.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,784.62/957.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.22

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