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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.13, 1,436.92 and 547.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.13, 1,436.92 and 547.46 is: 821.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.13 : 1,436.92 = 547.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.13/1,436.92 = 547.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.13x = 1,436.92 × 547.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.13x = 786,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,656.22/958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.03

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