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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.76, 1,437.27 and 525.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.76, 1,437.27 and 525.22 is: 788.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.76 : 1,437.27 = 525.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.76/1,437.27 = 525.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.76x = 1,437.27 × 525.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.76x = 754,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,882.95/957.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.18

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