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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.26, 1,433.34 and 565.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.26, 1,433.34 and 565.71 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.26 : 1,433.34 = 565.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.26/1,433.34 = 565.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.26x = 1,433.34 × 565.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.26x = 810,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,854.77/955.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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