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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.58, 1,430.45 and 564.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.58, 1,430.45 and 564.66 is: 846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.58 : 1,430.45 = 564.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.58/1,430.45 = 564.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.58x = 1,430.45 × 564.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.58x = 807,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,715.07/954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.15

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