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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.37, 1,426.22 and 539.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.37, 1,426.22 and 539.92 is: 809.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.37 : 1,426.22 = 539.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.37/1,426.22 = 539.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.37x = 1,426.22 × 539.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.37x = 770,038.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,038.44/951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.40

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