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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.32, 1,506.64 and 542.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.32, 1,506.64 and 542.58 is: 813.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.32 : 1,506.64 = 542.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.32/1,506.64 = 542.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.32x = 1,506.64 × 542.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.32x = 817,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,472.73/1,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.96

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