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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.85, 1,433.98 and 712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.85, 1,433.98 and 712.14 is: 1,066.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.85 : 1,433.98 = 712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.85/1,433.98 = 712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.85x = 1,433.98 × 712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.85x = 1,021,194.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,194.52/957.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.13

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