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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,320.70 and 808.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,320.70 and 808.97 is: 1,115.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,320.70 = 808.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,320.70 = 808.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,320.70 × 808.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 1,068,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,407.00/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.69

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