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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.82, 1,435.36 and 546.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.82, 1,435.36 and 546.11 is: 818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.82 : 1,435.36 = 546.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.82/1,435.36 = 546.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.82x = 1,435.36 × 546.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.82x = 783,857.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,857.27/957.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.38

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