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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.63, 1,433.57 and 897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.63, 1,433.57 and 897.63 is: 1,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.63 : 1,433.57 = 897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.63/1,433.57 = 897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.63x = 1,433.57 × 897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.63x = 1,286,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,810.95/957.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.75

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