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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.17, 1,434.37 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.17, 1,434.37 and 545.44 is: 817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.17 : 1,434.37 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.17/1,434.37 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.17x = 1,434.37 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.17x = 782,362.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,362.77/957.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.37

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