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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.47, 1,431.95 and 544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.47, 1,431.95 and 544.35 is: 815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.47 : 1,431.95 = 544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.47/1,431.95 = 544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.47x = 1,431.95 × 544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.47x = 779,479.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,479.26/955.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.81

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