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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,437.36 and 547.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,437.36 and 547.68 is: 821.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,437.36 = 547.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,437.36 = 547.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,437.36 × 547.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 787,213.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,213.32/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.66

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