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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.16, 1,435.21 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.16, 1,435.21 and 547.08 is: 819.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.16 : 1,435.21 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.16/1,435.21 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.16x = 1,435.21 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.16x = 785,173.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,173.32/958.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.46

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