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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.26, 1,429.52 and 542.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.26, 1,429.52 and 542.16 is: 812.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.26 : 1,429.52 = 542.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.26/1,429.52 = 542.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.26x = 1,429.52 × 542.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.26x = 775,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,028.56/954.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.18

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