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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.50, 1,429.16 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.50, 1,429.16 and 543.06 is: 813.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.50 : 1,429.16 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.50/1,429.16 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.50x = 1,429.16 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.50x = 776,116.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,116.91/954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.12

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