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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.96, 1,437.21 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.96, 1,437.21 and 698.22 is: 1,047.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.96 : 1,437.21 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.96/1,437.21 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.96x = 1,437.21 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.96x = 1,003,488.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,488.77/957.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.53

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