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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.20, 1,434.80 and 649.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.20, 1,434.80 and 649.07 is: 972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.20 : 1,434.80 = 649.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.20/1,434.80 = 649.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.20x = 1,434.80 × 649.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.20x = 931,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,281.81/957.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.93

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