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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 950.79, 1,427.55 and 540.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 950.79, 1,427.55 and 540.75 is: 811.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    950.79 : 1,427.55 = 540.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    950.79/1,427.55 = 540.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    950.79x = 1,427.55 × 540.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    950.79x = 771,947.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,947.66/950.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.90

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