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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,319.10 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,319.10 and 662.32 is: 912.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,319.10 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,319.10 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,319.10 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 873,666.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,666.31/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.39

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