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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.22, 1,423.99 and 539.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.22, 1,423.99 and 539.07 is: 807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.22 : 1,423.99 = 539.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.22/1,423.99 = 539.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.22x = 1,423.99 × 539.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.22x = 767,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,630.29/951.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.00

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