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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.92, 1,437.12 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.92, 1,437.12 and 380.96 is: 571.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.92 : 1,437.12 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.92/1,437.12 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.92x = 1,437.12 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.92x = 547,485.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,485.24/957.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.54

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