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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.32, 1,435.16 and 547.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.32, 1,435.16 and 547.06 is: 820.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.32 : 1,435.16 = 547.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.32/1,435.16 = 547.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.32x = 1,435.16 × 547.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.32x = 785,118.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,118.63/957.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.12

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