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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.89, 1,432.62 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.89, 1,432.62 and 399.87 is: 599.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.89 : 1,432.62 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.89/1,432.62 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.89x = 1,432.62 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.89x = 572,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,861.76/954.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.92

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