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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.76, 1,430.68 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.76, 1,430.68 and 543.08 is: 814.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.76 : 1,430.68 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.76/1,430.68 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.76x = 1,430.68 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.76x = 776,973.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,973.69/953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.64

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