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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.72, 1,430.53 and 542.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.72, 1,430.53 and 542.60 is: 813.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.72 : 1,430.53 = 542.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.72/1,430.53 = 542.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.72x = 1,430.53 × 542.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.72x = 776,202.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,202.43/954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.02

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