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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.84, 1,428.74 and 542.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.84, 1,428.74 and 542.77 is: 813.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.84 : 1,428.74 = 542.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.84/1,428.74 = 542.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.84x = 1,428.74 × 542.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.84x = 775,472.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,472.96/953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.00

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