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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.10, 1,432.92 and 565.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.10, 1,432.92 and 565.45 is: 848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.10 : 1,432.92 = 565.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.10/1,432.92 = 565.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.10x = 1,432.92 × 565.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.10x = 810,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,244.61/955.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.33

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