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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.96, 1,428.46 and 541.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.96, 1,428.46 and 541.22 is: 811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.96 : 1,428.46 = 541.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.96/1,428.46 = 541.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.96x = 1,428.46 × 541.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.96x = 773,102.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,102.63/952.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.27

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