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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.06, 1,431.78 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.06, 1,431.78 and 569.50 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.06 : 1,431.78 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.06/1,431.78 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.06x = 1,431.78 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.06x = 815,398.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,398.71/955.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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