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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.46, 1,321.06 and 607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.46, 1,321.06 and 607.95 is: 838.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.46 : 1,321.06 = 607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.46/1,321.06 = 607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.46x = 1,321.06 × 607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.46x = 803,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,138.43/957.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.82

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