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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.52, 1,435.22 and 547.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.52, 1,435.22 and 547.09 is: 819.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.52 : 1,435.22 = 547.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.52/1,435.22 = 547.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.52x = 1,435.22 × 547.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.52x = 785,196.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,196.29/958.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.17

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