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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,321.13 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,321.13 and 603.11 is: 831.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,321.13 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,321.13 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,321.13 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 796,786.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,786.71/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.94

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