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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.15, 1,429.93 and 542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.15, 1,429.93 and 542.94 is: 813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.15 : 1,429.93 = 542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.15/1,429.93 = 542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.15x = 1,429.93 × 542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.15x = 776,366.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,366.19/954.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.67

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