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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,434.82 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,434.82 and 546.24 is: 818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,434.82 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,434.82 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,434.82 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 783,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,756.08/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.01

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