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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.94, 1,430.31 and 542.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.94, 1,430.31 and 542.51 is: 813.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.94 : 1,430.31 = 542.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.94/1,430.31 = 542.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.94x = 1,430.31 × 542.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.94x = 775,963.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,963.09/953.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.43

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