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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,321.79 and 750.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,321.79 and 750.33 is: 1,035.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,321.79 = 750.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,321.79 = 750.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,321.79 × 750.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 991,774.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,774.94/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.59

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