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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.16, 1,429.21 and 543.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.16, 1,429.21 and 543.08 is: 813.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.16 : 1,429.21 = 543.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.16/1,429.21 = 543.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.16x = 1,429.21 × 543.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.16x = 776,172.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,172.65/954.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.47

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