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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.64, 1,434.40 and 546.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.64, 1,434.40 and 546.56 is: 818.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.64 : 1,434.40 = 546.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.64/1,434.40 = 546.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.64x = 1,434.40 × 546.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.64x = 783,985.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,985.66/957.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.66

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