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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.87, 1,436.60 and 437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.87, 1,436.60 and 437.53 is: 656.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.87 : 1,436.60 = 437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.87/1,436.60 = 437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.87x = 1,436.60 × 437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.87x = 628,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,555.79/957.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.20

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