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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.10, 1,437.80 and 567.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.10, 1,437.80 and 567.29 is: 852.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.10 : 1,437.80 = 567.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.10/1,437.80 = 567.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.10x = 1,437.80 × 567.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.10x = 815,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,649.56/957.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.21

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