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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.76, 1,432.32 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.76, 1,432.32 and 377.68 is: 566.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.76 : 1,432.32 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.76/1,432.32 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.76x = 1,432.32 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.76x = 540,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,958.62/954.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.59

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