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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.89, 1,322.28 and 643.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.89, 1,322.28 and 643.34 is: 888.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.89 : 1,322.28 = 643.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.89/1,322.28 = 643.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.89x = 1,322.28 × 643.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.89x = 850,679.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,679.37/957.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.07

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