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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.68, 1,435.09 and 546.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.68, 1,435.09 and 546.94 is: 819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.68 : 1,435.09 = 546.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.68/1,435.09 = 546.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.68x = 1,435.09 × 546.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.68x = 784,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,908.12/957.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.59

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