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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,432.52 and 543.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,432.52 and 543.59 is: 815.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,432.52 = 543.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,432.52 = 543.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,432.52 × 543.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 778,703.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,703.55/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.38

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