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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.28, 1,433.46 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.28, 1,433.46 and 544.68 is: 817.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.28 : 1,433.46 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.28/1,433.46 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.28x = 1,433.46 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.28x = 780,776.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,776.99/955.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.33

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