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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.06, 812.40 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.06, 812.40 and 528.49 is: 792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.06 : 812.40 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.06/812.40 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.06x = 812.40 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.06x = 429,345.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,345.28/542.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.06

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