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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.68, 1,433.40 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.68, 1,433.40 and 570 is: 854.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.68 : 1,433.40 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.68/1,433.40 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.68x = 1,433.40 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.68x = 817,038
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,038/955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.93

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