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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.72, 1,321.02 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.72, 1,321.02 and 662.52 is: 913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.72 : 1,321.02 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.72/1,321.02 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.72x = 1,321.02 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.72x = 875,202.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,202.17/957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.84

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