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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.90, 1,437.58 and 649.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.90, 1,437.58 and 649.02 is: 974.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.90 : 1,437.58 = 649.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.90/1,437.58 = 649.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.90x = 1,437.58 × 649.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.90x = 933,018.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,018.17/957.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.02

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