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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.07, 1,435.71 and 546.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.07, 1,435.71 and 546.10 is: 819.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.07 : 1,435.71 = 546.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.07/1,435.71 = 546.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.07x = 1,435.71 × 546.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.07x = 784,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,039.69/957.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.21

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