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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.56, 1,437.42 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.56, 1,437.42 and 380.84 is: 571.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.56 : 1,437.42 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.56/1,437.42 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.56x = 1,437.42 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.56x = 547,427.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,427.03/957.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.69

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