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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.39, 1,436.23 and 904.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.39, 1,436.23 and 904.88 is: 1,357.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.39 : 1,436.23 = 904.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.39/1,436.23 = 904.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.39x = 1,436.23 × 904.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.39x = 1,299,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,606.36/957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.45

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