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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.44, 1,435.35 and 912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.44, 1,435.35 and 912.08 is: 1,367.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.44 : 1,435.35 = 912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.44/1,435.35 = 912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.44x = 1,435.35 × 912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.44x = 1,309,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,154.03/957.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.35

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