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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,322.10 and 608.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,322.10 and 608.58 is: 839.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,322.10 = 608.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,322.10 = 608.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,322.10 × 608.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 804,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,603.62/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.91

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