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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,435.05 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,435.05 and 545.72 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,435.05 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,435.05 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,435.05 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 783,128.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,128.31/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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