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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.42, 1,430.73 and 543.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.42, 1,430.73 and 543.78 is: 815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.42 : 1,430.73 = 543.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.42/1,430.73 = 543.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.42x = 1,430.73 × 543.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.42x = 778,002.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,002.36/954.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.16

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