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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,433.24 and 783.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,433.24 and 783.77 is: 1,173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,433.24 = 783.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,433.24 = 783.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,433.24 × 783.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 1,123,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,326.60/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.17

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