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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 956.65, 1,433.60 and 544.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 956.65, 1,433.60 and 544.93 is: 816.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    956.65 : 1,433.60 = 544.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    956.65/1,433.60 = 544.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    956.65x = 1,433.60 × 544.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    956.65x = 781,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,215.96/956.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.62

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