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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,431 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,431 and 521.40 is: 781.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,431 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,431 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,431 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 746,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,123.40/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.71

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