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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.75, 1,434.03 and 571

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.75, 1,434.03 and 571 is: 856.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.75 : 1,434.03 = 571 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.75/1,434.03 = 571/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.75x = 1,434.03 × 571
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.75x = 818,831.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,831.13/955.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.74

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