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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.68, 1,321.30 and 603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.68, 1,321.30 and 603.44 is: 832.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.68 : 1,321.30 = 603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.68/1,321.30 = 603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.68x = 1,321.30 × 603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.68x = 797,325.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,325.27/957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.56

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