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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.24, 1,434.84 and 627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.24, 1,434.84 and 627.78 is: 941.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.24 : 1,434.84 = 627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.24/1,434.84 = 627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.24x = 1,434.84 × 627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.24x = 900,763.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,763.86/957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.00

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