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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954, 1,427.52 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954, 1,427.52 and 543.52 is: 813.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954 : 1,427.52 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954/1,427.52 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954x = 1,427.52 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954x = 775,885.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,885.67/954
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.30

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