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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.02, 1,433.13 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.02, 1,433.13 and 544.95 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.02 : 1,433.13 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.02/1,433.13 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.02x = 1,433.13 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.02x = 780,984.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,984.19/955.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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