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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,435.77 and 546.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,435.77 and 546.30 is: 818.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,435.77 = 546.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,435.77 = 546.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,435.77 × 546.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 784,361.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,361.15/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.96

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