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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.12, 1,432.18 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.12, 1,432.18 and 544.06 is: 816.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.12 : 1,432.18 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.12/1,432.18 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.12x = 1,432.18 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.12x = 779,191.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,191.85/954.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.66

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