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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,437.24 and 567.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,437.24 and 567.83 is: 852.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,437.24 = 567.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,437.24 = 567.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,437.24 × 567.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 816,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,100.80/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.02

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