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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.98, 1,437.04 and 612

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.98, 1,437.04 and 612 is: 918.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.98 : 1,437.04 = 612 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.98/1,437.04 = 612/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.98x = 1,437.04 × 612
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.98x = 879,468.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,468.48/957.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.04

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