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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.14, 1,434.49 and 546.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.14, 1,434.49 and 546.50 is: 819.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.14 : 1,434.49 = 546.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.14/1,434.49 = 546.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.14x = 1,434.49 × 546.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.14x = 783,951.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,951.00/957.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.06

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