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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,320.90 and 677.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,320.90 and 677.58 is: 934.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,320.90 = 677.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,320.90 = 677.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,320.90 × 677.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 895,015.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,015.42/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.41

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