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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.08, 1,436.34 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.08, 1,436.34 and 548.44 is: 821.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.08 : 1,436.34 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.08/1,436.34 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.08x = 1,436.34 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.08x = 787,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,746.31/959.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.36

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