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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,322.12 and 608.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,322.12 and 608.45 is: 839.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,322.12 = 608.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,322.12 = 608.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,322.12 × 608.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 804,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,438.82/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.92

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