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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.18, 1,427.79 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.18, 1,427.79 and 564.36 is: 844.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.18 : 1,427.79 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.18/1,427.79 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.18x = 1,427.79 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.18x = 805,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,784.33/954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.48

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