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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.09, 1,429.52 and 759.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.09, 1,429.52 and 759.69 is: 1,138.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.09 : 1,429.52 = 759.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.09/1,429.52 = 759.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.09x = 1,429.52 × 759.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.09x = 1,085,988.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,988.25/954.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.25

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