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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.66, 1,436.38 and 495.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.66, 1,436.38 and 495.18 is: 742.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.66 : 1,436.38 = 495.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.66/1,436.38 = 495.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.66x = 1,436.38 × 495.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.66x = 711,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,266.65/957.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.71

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