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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.51, 1,435.05 and 546.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.51, 1,435.05 and 546.87 is: 819.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.51 : 1,435.05 = 546.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.51/1,435.05 = 546.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.51x = 1,435.05 × 546.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.51x = 784,791.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,791.17/957.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.62

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