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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.57, 1,427.49 and 723.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.57, 1,427.49 and 723.54 is: 1,082.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.57 : 1,427.49 = 723.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.57/1,427.49 = 723.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.57x = 1,427.49 × 723.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.57x = 1,032,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,846.11/954.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.00

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