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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.52, 1,437.60 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.52, 1,437.60 and 762.64 is: 1,145.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.52 : 1,437.60 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.52/1,437.60 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.52x = 1,437.60 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.52x = 1,096,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,371.26/957.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.01

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