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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.72, 1,435.22 and 683.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.72, 1,435.22 and 683.89 is: 1,024.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.72 : 1,435.22 = 683.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.72/1,435.22 = 683.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.72x = 1,435.22 × 683.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.72x = 981,536.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,536.24/957.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.86

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