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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.92, 1,437.08 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.92, 1,437.08 and 380.76 is: 571.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.92 : 1,437.08 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.92/1,437.08 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.92x = 1,437.08 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.92x = 547,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,182.58/957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.22

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