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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,433.64 and 715.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,433.64 and 715.16 is: 1,070.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,433.64 = 715.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,433.64 = 715.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,433.64 × 715.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 1,025,281.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,281.98/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.66

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