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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.67, 1,437.10 and 495.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.67, 1,437.10 and 495.49 is: 743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.67 : 1,437.10 = 495.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.67/1,437.10 = 495.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.67x = 1,437.10 × 495.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.67x = 712,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,070.93/957.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.55

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