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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.56, 1,432.16 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.56, 1,432.16 and 377.12 is: 565.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.56 : 1,432.16 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.56/1,432.16 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.56x = 1,432.16 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.56x = 540,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,096.18/954.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.81

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