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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 951.93, 1,428.44 and 541.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 951.93, 1,428.44 and 541.53 is: 812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    951.93 : 1,428.44 = 541.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    951.93/1,428.44 = 541.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    951.93x = 1,428.44 × 541.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    951.93x = 773,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,540.41/951.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.60

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