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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.25, 1,433.52 and 544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.25, 1,433.52 and 544.79 is: 816.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.25 : 1,433.52 = 544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.25/1,433.52 = 544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.25x = 1,433.52 × 544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.25x = 780,970.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,970.94/956.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.70

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