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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.12, 1,437.75 and 547.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.12, 1,437.75 and 547.84 is: 822.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.12 : 1,437.75 = 547.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.12/1,437.75 = 547.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.12x = 1,437.75 × 547.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.12x = 787,656.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,656.96/958.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.09

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