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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.57, 1,436.96 and 546.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.57, 1,436.96 and 546.99 is: 820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.57 : 1,436.96 = 546.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.57/1,436.96 = 546.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.57x = 1,436.96 × 546.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.57x = 786,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,002.75/957.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.83

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