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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.38, 1,437.42 and 495.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.38, 1,437.42 and 495.50 is: 743.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.38 : 1,437.42 = 495.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.38/1,437.42 = 495.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.38x = 1,437.42 × 495.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.38x = 712,241.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,241.61/957.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.95

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