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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.25, 1,436.28 and 572.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.25, 1,436.28 and 572.50 is: 858.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.25 : 1,436.28 = 572.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.25/1,436.28 = 572.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.25x = 1,436.28 × 572.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.25x = 822,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,270.30/957.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.99

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