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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.33, 1,434.09 and 545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.33, 1,434.09 and 545.66 is: 818.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.33 : 1,434.09 = 545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.33/1,434.09 = 545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.33x = 1,434.09 × 545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.33x = 782,525.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,525.55/956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.26

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