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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.37, 1,427.26 and 540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.37, 1,427.26 and 540.70 is: 811.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.37 : 1,427.26 = 540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.37/1,427.26 = 540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.37x = 1,427.26 × 540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.37x = 771,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,719.48/951.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.17

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