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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.20, 1,432.60 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.20, 1,432.60 and 564.96 is: 847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.20 : 1,432.60 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.20/1,432.60 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.20x = 1,432.60 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.20x = 809,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,361.70/955.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.32

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