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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,327.40 and 940.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,327.40 and 940.48 is: 1,303.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,327.40 = 940.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,327.40 = 940.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,327.40 × 940.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 1,248,393.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248,393.15/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.45

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