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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.57, 1,436.70 and 652.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.57, 1,436.70 and 652.30 is: 978.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.57 : 1,436.70 = 652.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.57/1,436.70 = 652.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.57x = 1,436.70 × 652.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.57x = 937,158.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,158.26/957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.69

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