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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.60, 1,431.96 and 377.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.60, 1,431.96 and 377.40 is: 566.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.60 : 1,431.96 = 377.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.60/1,431.96 = 377.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.60x = 1,431.96 × 377.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.60x = 540,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,421.70/954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.12

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