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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.95, 1,437.22 and 437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.95, 1,437.22 and 437.93 is: 657.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.95 : 1,437.22 = 437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.95/1,437.22 = 437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.95x = 1,437.22 × 437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.95x = 629,394.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,394.57/957.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.03

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