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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.08, 1,433.85 and 564.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.08, 1,433.85 and 564.29 is: 848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.08 : 1,433.85 = 564.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.08/1,433.85 = 564.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.08x = 1,433.85 × 564.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.08x = 809,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,110.51/954.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.05

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