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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.54, 1,433.29 and 568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.54, 1,433.29 and 568.22 is: 852.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.54 : 1,433.29 = 568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.54/1,433.29 = 568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.54x = 1,433.29 × 568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.54x = 814,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,424.04/955.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.32

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