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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.08, 1,437.66 and 546.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.08, 1,437.66 and 546.96 is: 820.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.08 : 1,437.66 = 546.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.08/1,437.66 = 546.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.08x = 1,437.66 × 546.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.08x = 786,342.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,342.51/958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.75

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