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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.51, 1,432.98 and 782.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.51, 1,432.98 and 782.19 is: 1,170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.51 : 1,432.98 = 782.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.51/1,432.98 = 782.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.51x = 1,432.98 × 782.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.51x = 1,120,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,862.63/957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.60

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