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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.29, 1,429.80 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.29, 1,429.80 and 542.25 is: 814.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.29 : 1,429.80 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.29/1,429.80 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.29x = 1,429.80 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.29x = 775,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,309.05/952.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.15

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