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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.87, 1,436.50 and 372.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.87, 1,436.50 and 372.84 is: 559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.87 : 1,436.50 = 372.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.87/1,436.50 = 372.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.87x = 1,436.50 × 372.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.87x = 535,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,584.66/957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.14

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