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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.95, 1,436.99 and 437.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.95, 1,436.99 and 437.99 is: 657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.95 : 1,436.99 = 437.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.95/1,436.99 = 437.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.95x = 1,436.99 × 437.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.95x = 629,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,377.88/957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.01

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