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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,321.47 and 608.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,321.47 and 608.70 is: 840.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,321.47 = 608.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,321.47 = 608.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,321.47 × 608.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 804,378.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,378.79/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.05

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