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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.16, 1,437.36 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.16, 1,437.36 and 547.44 is: 820.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.16 : 1,437.36 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.16/1,437.36 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.16x = 1,437.36 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.16x = 786,868.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,868.36/959.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.37

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