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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.64, 1,432.50 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.64, 1,432.50 and 377.56 is: 566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.64 : 1,432.50 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.64/1,432.50 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.64x = 1,432.50 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.64x = 540,854.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,854.70/954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.55

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