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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 959.25, 1,438.02 and 547.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 959.25, 1,438.02 and 547.79 is: 821.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    959.25 : 1,438.02 = 547.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    959.25/1,438.02 = 547.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    959.25x = 1,438.02 × 547.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    959.25x = 787,736.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,736.57/959.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.20

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