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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.10, 1,428.99 and 568.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.10, 1,428.99 and 568.54 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.10 : 1,428.99 = 568.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.10/1,428.99 = 568.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.10x = 1,428.99 × 568.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.10x = 812,437.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,437.97/954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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