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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.53, 1,431.27 and 544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.53, 1,431.27 and 544.46 is: 815.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.53 : 1,431.27 = 544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.53/1,431.27 = 544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.53x = 1,431.27 × 544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.53x = 779,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,262.11/955.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.53

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