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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.47, 1,437.21 and 567.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.47, 1,437.21 and 567.45 is: 851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.47 : 1,437.21 = 567.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.47/1,437.21 = 567.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.47x = 1,437.21 × 567.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.47x = 815,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,544.81/957.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.78

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