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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,464.54 and 543.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,464.54 and 543.88 is: 816.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,464.54 = 543.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,464.54 = 543.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,464.54 × 543.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 796,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,534.02/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.22

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