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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,437.12 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,437.12 and 402.87 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,437.12 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,437.12 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,437.12 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 578,972.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,972.53/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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