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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.12, 1,429.18 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.12, 1,429.18 and 542.04 is: 813.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.12 : 1,429.18 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.12/1,429.18 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.12x = 1,429.18 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.12x = 774,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,672.73/952.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.63

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