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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.99, 1,431.27 and 522.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.99, 1,431.27 and 522.45 is: 783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.99 : 1,431.27 = 522.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.99/1,431.27 = 522.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.99x = 1,431.27 × 522.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.99x = 747,767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,767.01/954.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.01

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