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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,320.72 and 673.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,320.72 and 673.50 is: 928.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,320.72 = 673.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,320.72 = 673.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,320.72 × 673.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 889,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,504.92/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.95

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