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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.17, 1,432.87 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.17, 1,432.87 and 544.44 is: 815.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.17 : 1,432.87 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.17/1,432.87 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.17x = 1,432.87 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.17x = 780,111.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,111.74/956.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.87

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