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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.88, 1,435.05 and 545.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.88, 1,435.05 and 545.94 is: 818.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.88 : 1,435.05 = 545.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.88/1,435.05 = 545.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.88x = 1,435.05 × 545.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.88x = 783,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,451.20/956.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.76

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