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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.88, 1,432.80 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.88, 1,432.80 and 543.52 is: 815.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.88 : 1,432.80 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.88/1,432.80 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.88x = 1,432.80 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.88x = 778,755.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,755.46/954.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.55

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