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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.40, 1,433.10 and 566.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.40, 1,433.10 and 566.60 is: 849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.40 : 1,433.10 = 566.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.40/1,433.10 = 566.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.40x = 1,433.10 × 566.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.40x = 811,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,994.46/955.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.90

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