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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 958.99, 1,436.68 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 958.99, 1,436.68 and 546.88 is: 819.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    958.99 : 1,436.68 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    958.99/1,436.68 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    958.99x = 1,436.68 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    958.99x = 785,685.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,685.77/958.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.29

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