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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.88, 1,322.16 and 609.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.88, 1,322.16 and 609.04 is: 840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.88 : 1,322.16 = 609.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.88/1,322.16 = 609.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.88x = 1,322.16 × 609.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.88x = 805,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,248.33/957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.66

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