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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.54, 1,437.28 and 645.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.54, 1,437.28 and 645.15 is: 968.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.54 : 1,437.28 = 645.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.54/1,437.28 = 645.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.54x = 1,437.28 × 645.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.54x = 927,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,261.19/957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.38

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