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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.75, 1,435.91 and 547.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.75, 1,435.91 and 547.14 is: 820.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.75 : 1,435.91 = 547.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.75/1,435.91 = 547.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.75x = 1,435.91 × 547.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.75x = 785,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,643.80/957.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.30

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