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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.47, 1,438.20 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.47, 1,438.20 and 547.89 is: 822.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.47 : 1,438.20 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.47/1,438.20 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.47x = 1,438.20 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.47x = 787,975.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,975.40/958.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.12

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