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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.65, 1,436.02 and 372.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.65, 1,436.02 and 372.92 is: 559.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.65 : 1,436.02 = 372.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.65/1,436.02 = 372.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.65x = 1,436.02 × 372.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.65x = 535,523.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,523.24/957.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.21

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