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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.50, 1,317.21 and 540.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.50, 1,317.21 and 540.58 is: 746.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.50 : 1,317.21 = 540.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.50/1,317.21 = 540.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.50x = 1,317.21 × 540.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.50x = 712,057.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,057.38/954.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.00

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