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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.24, 1,431.66 and 544.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.24, 1,431.66 and 544.60 is: 816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.24 : 1,431.66 = 544.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.24/1,431.66 = 544.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.24x = 1,431.66 × 544.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.24x = 779,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,682.04/955.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.22

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