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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.49, 1,319.29 and 662.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.49, 1,319.29 and 662.25 is: 912.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.49 : 1,319.29 = 662.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.49/1,319.29 = 662.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.49x = 1,319.29 × 662.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.49x = 873,699.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,699.80/957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.49

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