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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.99, 1,323.09 and 903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.99, 1,323.09 and 903.32 is: 1,247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.99 : 1,323.09 = 903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.99/1,323.09 = 903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.99x = 1,323.09 × 903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.99x = 1,195,167.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,167.04/957.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.58

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