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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.72, 1,434 and 546.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.72, 1,434 and 546.06 is: 818.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.72 : 1,434 = 546.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.72/1,434 = 546.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.72x = 1,434 × 546.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.72x = 783,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,050.04/956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.47

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