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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.39, 1,436.07 and 545.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.39, 1,436.07 and 545.49 is: 818.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.39 : 1,436.07 = 545.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.39/1,436.07 = 545.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.39x = 1,436.07 × 545.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.39x = 783,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,361.82/957.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.23

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