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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.55, 1,432.50 and 564.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.55, 1,432.50 and 564.31 is: 846.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.55 : 1,432.50 = 564.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.55/1,432.50 = 564.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.55x = 1,432.50 × 564.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.55x = 808,374.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,374.08/954.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.86

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