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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.78, 1,320.84 and 678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.78, 1,320.84 and 678.06 is: 935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.78 : 1,320.84 = 678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.78/1,320.84 = 678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.78x = 1,320.84 × 678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.78x = 895,608.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,608.77/957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.09

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