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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.86, 1,437.46 and 380.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.86, 1,437.46 and 380.78 is: 571.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.86 : 1,437.46 = 380.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.86/1,437.46 = 380.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.86x = 1,437.46 × 380.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.86x = 547,356.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,356.02/957.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.44

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