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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.12, 1,435.20 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.12, 1,435.20 and 546.08 is: 819.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.12 : 1,435.20 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.12/1,435.20 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.12x = 1,435.20 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.12x = 783,734.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,734.02/956.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.70

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