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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,435.08 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,435.08 and 682.10 is: 1,022.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.50 : 1,435.08 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.50/1,435.08 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.50x = 1,435.08 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.50x = 978,868.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,868.07/957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.32

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