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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.49, 1,435.78 and 437.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.49, 1,435.78 and 437.17 is: 655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.49 : 1,435.78 = 437.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.49/1,435.78 = 437.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.49x = 1,435.78 × 437.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.49x = 627,679.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,679.94/957.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.55

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