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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,436.99 and 437.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,436.99 and 437.90 is: 656.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,436.99 = 437.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,436.99 = 437.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,436.99 × 437.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 629,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,257.92/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 656.91

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