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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.40, 1,437.37 and 495.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.40, 1,437.37 and 495.47 is: 743.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.40 : 1,437.37 = 495.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.40/1,437.37 = 495.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.40x = 1,437.37 × 495.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.40x = 712,176.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,176.07/957.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.87

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