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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.60, 1,430.02 and 543.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.60, 1,430.02 and 543.16 is: 813.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.60 : 1,430.02 = 543.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.60/1,430.02 = 543.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.60x = 1,430.02 × 543.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.60x = 776,729.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,729.66/954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.67

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