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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.35, 1,434.11 and 544.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.35, 1,434.11 and 544.95 is: 818.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.35 : 1,434.11 = 544.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.35/1,434.11 = 544.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.35x = 1,434.11 × 544.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.35x = 781,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,515.52/955.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.04

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