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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,437.35 and 628.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,437.35 and 628.01 is: 942.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,437.35 = 628.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,437.35 = 628.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,437.35 × 628.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 902,659.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,659.85/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.39

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