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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.45, 1,429.58 and 564.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.45, 1,429.58 and 564.01 is: 843.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.45 : 1,429.58 = 564.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.45/1,429.58 = 564.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.45x = 1,429.58 × 564.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.45x = 806,293.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,293.06/955.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.89

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