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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,321.44 and 603.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,321.44 and 603.60 is: 832.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,321.44 = 603.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,321.44 = 603.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,321.44 × 603.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 797,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,621.18/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.94

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