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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.68, 1,430.60 and 543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.68, 1,430.60 and 543.94 is: 815.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.68 : 1,430.60 = 543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.68/1,430.60 = 543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.68x = 1,430.60 × 543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.68x = 778,154.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,154.27/954.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.10

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