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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.62, 1,429.50 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.62, 1,429.50 and 542.34 is: 813.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.62 : 1,429.50 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.62/1,429.50 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.62x = 1,429.50 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.62x = 775,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,275.03/952.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.83

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