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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.14, 1,431.50 and 399.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.14, 1,431.50 and 399.12 is: 598.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.14 : 1,431.50 = 399.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.14/1,431.50 = 399.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.14x = 1,431.50 × 399.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.14x = 571,331.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,331.13/954.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.79

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