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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.52, 1,427.80 and 540.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.52, 1,427.80 and 540.79 is: 810.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.52 : 1,427.80 = 540.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.52/1,427.80 = 540.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.52x = 1,427.80 × 540.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.52x = 772,139.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,139.58/952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.63

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