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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.43, 1,433.67 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.43, 1,433.67 and 516.67 is: 775.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.43 : 1,433.67 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.43/1,433.67 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.43x = 1,433.67 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.43x = 740,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,734.28/955.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.29

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