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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.60, 1,434.22 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.60, 1,434.22 and 545.56 is: 818.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.60 : 1,434.22 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.60/1,434.22 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.60x = 1,434.22 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.60x = 782,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,453.06/955.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.81

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