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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.35, 1,436.22 and 662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.35, 1,436.22 and 662.11 is: 993.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.35 : 1,436.22 = 662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.35/1,436.22 = 662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.35x = 1,436.22 × 662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.35x = 950,932.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,932.03/957.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.29

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