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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.83, 1,437.23 and 547.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.83, 1,437.23 and 547.08 is: 820.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.83 : 1,437.23 = 547.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.83/1,437.23 = 547.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.83x = 1,437.23 × 547.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.83x = 786,279.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,279.79/958.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.04

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