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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.09, 1,433.97 and 546.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.09, 1,433.97 and 546.03 is: 818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.09 : 1,433.97 = 546.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.09/1,433.97 = 546.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.09x = 1,433.97 × 546.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.09x = 782,990.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,990.64/956.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.95

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