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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.66, 1,424.88 and 540.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.66, 1,424.88 and 540.18 is: 808.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.66 : 1,424.88 = 540.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.66/1,424.88 = 540.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.66x = 1,424.88 × 540.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.66x = 769,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,691.68/951.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.79

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