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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.78, 1,435.86 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.78, 1,435.86 and 380.34 is: 570.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.78 : 1,435.86 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.78/1,435.86 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.78x = 1,435.86 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.78x = 546,114.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,114.99/957.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.19

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