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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.84, 1,433.68 and 378.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.84, 1,433.68 and 378.56 is: 567.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.84 : 1,433.68 = 378.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.84/1,433.68 = 378.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.84x = 1,433.68 × 378.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.84x = 542,733.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,733.90/955.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.81

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