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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.50, 1,437.56 and 495.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.50, 1,437.56 and 495.62 is: 744.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.50 : 1,437.56 = 495.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.50/1,437.56 = 495.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.50x = 1,437.56 × 495.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.50x = 712,483.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,483.49/957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.11

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