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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.33, 1,437.21 and 813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.33, 1,437.21 and 813.96 is: 1,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.33 : 1,437.21 = 813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.33/1,437.21 = 813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.33x = 1,437.21 × 813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.33x = 1,169,831.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,831.45/957.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.97

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