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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.41, 1,431.76 and 565.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.41, 1,431.76 and 565.49 is: 847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.41 : 1,431.76 = 565.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.41/1,431.76 = 565.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.41x = 1,431.76 × 565.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.41x = 809,643.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,643.13/955.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.43

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