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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.79, 1,435.75 and 547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.79, 1,435.75 and 547.21 is: 819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.79 : 1,435.75 = 547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.79/1,435.75 = 547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.79x = 1,435.75 × 547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.79x = 785,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,650.65/958.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.42

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