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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.95, 1,431.89 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.95, 1,431.89 and 516.72 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.95 : 1,431.89 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.95/1,431.89 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.95x = 1,431.89 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.95x = 739,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,883.62/954.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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