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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,321.72 and 609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,321.72 and 609.08 is: 840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,321.72 = 609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,321.72 = 609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,321.72 × 609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 805,033.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,033.22/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.54

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