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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,436.04 and 380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,436.04 and 380.88 is: 570.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,436.04 = 380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,436.04 = 380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,436.04 × 380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 546,958.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,958.92/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.96

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