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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.60, 1,436.74 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.60, 1,436.74 and 518.80 is: 778.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.60 : 1,436.74 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.60/1,436.74 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.60x = 1,436.74 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.60x = 745,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,380.71/957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.38

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