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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,427.52 and 543.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,427.52 and 543.48 is: 813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,427.52 = 543.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,427.52 = 543.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,427.52 × 543.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 775,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,828.57/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.19

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