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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,319.76 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,319.76 and 677.88 is: 934.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,319.76 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,319.76 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,319.76 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 894,638.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,638.91/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.25

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