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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.02, 1,431.02 and 542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.02, 1,431.02 and 542.59 is: 813.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.02 : 1,431.02 = 542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.02/1,431.02 = 542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.02x = 1,431.02 × 542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.02x = 776,457.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,457.14/954.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.88

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