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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.36, 1,435.92 and 649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.36, 1,435.92 and 649.76 is: 974.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.36 : 1,435.92 = 649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.36/1,435.92 = 649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.36x = 1,435.92 × 649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.36x = 933,003.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,003.38/957.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.56

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