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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.84, 1,437.96 and 651.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.84, 1,437.96 and 651.04 is: 977.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.84 : 1,437.96 = 651.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.84/1,437.96 = 651.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.84x = 1,437.96 × 651.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.84x = 936,169.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,169.48/957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.38

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