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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.87, 1,435.77 and 610.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.87, 1,435.77 and 610.11 is: 914.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.87 : 1,435.77 = 610.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.87/1,435.77 = 610.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.87x = 1,435.77 × 610.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.87x = 875,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,977.63/957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.51

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