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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.52, 1,431.96 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.52, 1,431.96 and 544.12 is: 816.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.52 : 1,431.96 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.52/1,431.96 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.52x = 1,431.96 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.52x = 779,158.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,158.08/954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.28

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