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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,437.19 and 519.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,437.19 and 519.01 is: 778.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,437.19 = 519.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,437.19 = 519.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,437.19 × 519.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 745,911.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,911.09/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.81

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