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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.32, 1,430 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.32, 1,430 and 542.50 is: 813.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.32 : 1,430 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.32/1,430 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.32x = 1,430 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.32x = 775,775
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,775/953.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.76

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