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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.69, 1,437.75 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.69, 1,437.75 and 804.60 is: 1,207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.69 : 1,437.75 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.69/1,437.75 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.69x = 1,437.75 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.69x = 1,156,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,813.65/957.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.92

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