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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.62, 1,437.14 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.62, 1,437.14 and 628.56 is: 943.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.62 : 1,437.14 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.62/1,437.14 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.62x = 1,437.14 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.62x = 903,330.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,330.29/957.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.31

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