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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.80, 1,435.06 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.80, 1,435.06 and 545.76 is: 819.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.80 : 1,435.06 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.80/1,435.06 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.80x = 1,435.06 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.80x = 783,198.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,198.35/955.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.42

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