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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.89, 1,430.94 and 543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.89, 1,430.94 and 543.15 is: 813.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.89 : 1,430.94 = 543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.89/1,430.94 = 543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.89x = 1,430.94 × 543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.89x = 777,215.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,215.06/954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.94

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