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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.45, 1,436.36 and 495.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.45, 1,436.36 and 495.09 is: 742.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.45 : 1,436.36 = 495.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.45/1,436.36 = 495.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.45x = 1,436.36 × 495.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.45x = 711,125.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,125.00/957.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.73

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