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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.02, 1,434.36 and 682.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.02, 1,434.36 and 682.56 is: 1,023.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.02 : 1,434.36 = 682.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.02/1,434.36 = 682.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.02x = 1,434.36 × 682.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.02x = 979,036.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,036.76/957.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.01

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