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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.12, 1,430.68 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.12, 1,430.68 and 543.06 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.12 : 1,430.68 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.12/1,430.68 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.12x = 1,430.68 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.12x = 776,945.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,945.08/953.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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