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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.48, 1,432.35 and 543.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.48, 1,432.35 and 543.96 is: 816.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.48 : 1,432.35 = 543.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.48/1,432.35 = 543.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.48x = 1,432.35 × 543.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.48x = 779,141.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,141.11/954.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.30

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