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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.06, 1,430.57 and 515.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.06, 1,430.57 and 515.84 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.06 : 1,430.57 = 515.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.06/1,430.57 = 515.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.06x = 1,430.57 × 515.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.06x = 737,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,945.23/954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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