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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957, 1,434.87 and 546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957, 1,434.87 and 546.33 is: 819.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957 : 1,434.87 = 546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957/1,434.87 = 546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957x = 1,434.87 × 546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957x = 783,912.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,912.53/957
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.14

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