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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,430.60 and 564.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,430.60 and 564.13 is: 845.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,430.60 = 564.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,430.60 = 564.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,430.60 × 564.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 807,044.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,044.38/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.50

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