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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.54, 1,432.36 and 515.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.54, 1,432.36 and 515.80 is: 774.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.54 : 1,432.36 = 515.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.54/1,432.36 = 515.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.54x = 1,432.36 × 515.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.54x = 738,806.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,806.42/954.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.00

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