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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,318.97 and 862.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,318.97 and 862.41 is: 1,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,318.97 = 862.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,318.97 = 862.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,318.97 × 862.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 1,137,500.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,500.02/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.67

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