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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.33, 1,431.09 and 543.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.33, 1,431.09 and 543.66 is: 815.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.33 : 1,431.09 = 543.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.33/1,431.09 = 543.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.33x = 1,431.09 × 543.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.33x = 778,026.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,026.39/954.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.26

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