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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.62, 1,425.40 and 540.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.62, 1,425.40 and 540.54 is: 809.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.62 : 1,425.40 = 540.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.62/1,425.40 = 540.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.62x = 1,425.40 × 540.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.62x = 770,485.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,485.72/951.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.66

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