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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.18, 1,433.47 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.18, 1,433.47 and 545.07 is: 816.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.18 : 1,433.47 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.18/1,433.47 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.18x = 1,433.47 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.18x = 781,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,340.13/957.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.29

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