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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.34, 1,430.88 and 543.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.34, 1,430.88 and 543.31 is: 814.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.34 : 1,430.88 = 543.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.34/1,430.88 = 543.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.34x = 1,430.88 × 543.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.34x = 777,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,411.41/954.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.61

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