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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.48, 1,433.85 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.48, 1,433.85 and 544.93 is: 817.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.48 : 1,433.85 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.48/1,433.85 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.48x = 1,433.85 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.48x = 781,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,347.88/955.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.75

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