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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,320.30 and 677.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,320.30 and 677.08 is: 933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,320.30 = 677.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,320.30 = 677.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,320.30 × 677.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 893,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,948.72/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.37

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