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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.92, 1,322.08 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.92, 1,322.08 and 608.72 is: 840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.92 : 1,322.08 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.92/1,322.08 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.92x = 1,322.08 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.92x = 804,776.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,776.54/957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.13

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