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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 955.92, 1,435.16 and 566.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 955.92, 1,435.16 and 566.64 is: 850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    955.92 : 1,435.16 = 566.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    955.92/1,435.16 = 566.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    955.92x = 1,435.16 × 566.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    955.92x = 813,219.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,219.06/955.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.72

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