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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.09, 1,435.83 and 524.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.09, 1,435.83 and 524.13 is: 786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.09 : 1,435.83 = 524.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.09/1,435.83 = 524.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.09x = 1,435.83 × 524.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.09x = 752,561.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,561.58/957.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.30

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