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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,436.88 and 495.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,436.88 and 495.06 is: 742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,436.88 = 495.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,436.88 = 495.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,436.88 × 495.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 711,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,341.81/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.61

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