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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.79, 1,433.55 and 544.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.79, 1,433.55 and 544.75 is: 817.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.79 : 1,433.55 = 544.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.79/1,433.55 = 544.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.79x = 1,433.55 × 544.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.79x = 780,926.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,926.36/954.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.90

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