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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.94, 1,437.66 and 684.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.94, 1,437.66 and 684.28 is: 1,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.94 : 1,437.66 = 684.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.94/1,437.66 = 684.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.94x = 1,437.66 × 684.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.94x = 983,761.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,761.98/957.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.96

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