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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.91, 1,431.01 and 564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.91, 1,431.01 and 564.99 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.91 : 1,431.01 = 564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.91/1,431.01 = 564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.91x = 1,431.01 × 564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.91x = 808,503.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,503.51/954.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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