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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.30, 1,425.56 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.30, 1,425.56 and 541.22 is: 811.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.30 : 1,425.56 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.30/1,425.56 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.30x = 1,425.56 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.30x = 771,531.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,531.75/951.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.03

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