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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,429.36 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,429.36 and 520.72 is: 779.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,429.36 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,429.36 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,429.36 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 744,296.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,296.34/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.47

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