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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.28, 1,430.07 and 564.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.28, 1,430.07 and 564.37 is: 845.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.28 : 1,430.07 = 564.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.28/1,430.07 = 564.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.28x = 1,430.07 × 564.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.28x = 807,088.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,088.61/954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.76

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