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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.49, 1,427.37 and 541.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.49, 1,427.37 and 541.14 is: 811.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.49 : 1,427.37 = 541.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.49/1,427.37 = 541.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.49x = 1,427.37 × 541.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.49x = 772,407.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,407.00/951.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.79

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