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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.59, 1,320.54 and 621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.59, 1,320.54 and 621.05 is: 856.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.59 : 1,320.54 = 621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.59/1,320.54 = 621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.59x = 1,320.54 × 621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.59x = 820,114.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,114.76/957.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.44

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