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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.12, 1,434.76 and 609.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.12, 1,434.76 and 609.47 is: 913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.12 : 1,434.76 = 609.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.12/1,434.76 = 609.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.12x = 1,434.76 × 609.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.12x = 874,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,451.36/957.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.63

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