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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.26, 1,432.52 and 544.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.26, 1,432.52 and 544.16 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.26 : 1,432.52 = 544.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.26/1,432.52 = 544.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.26x = 1,432.52 × 544.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.26x = 779,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,520.08/956.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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