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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.19, 1,433.28 and 544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.19, 1,433.28 and 544.44 is: 816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.19 : 1,433.28 = 544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.19/1,433.28 = 544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.19x = 1,433.28 × 544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.19x = 780,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,342.38/956.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.09

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