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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.83, 1,435.73 and 546.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.83, 1,435.73 and 546.08 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.83 : 1,435.73 = 546.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.83/1,435.73 = 546.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.83x = 1,435.73 × 546.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.83x = 784,024.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,024.98/957.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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