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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.19, 1,430.69 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.19, 1,430.69 and 542.76 is: 813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.19 : 1,430.69 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.19/1,430.69 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.19x = 1,430.69 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.19x = 776,523.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,523.52/954.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.80

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