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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,316.56 and 540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,316.56 and 540 is: 745.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,316.56 = 540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,316.56 = 540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,316.56 × 540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 710,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,942.40/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.22

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