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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 807.92 and 526.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 807.92 and 526.56 is: 784.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 807.92 = 526.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/807.92 = 526.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 807.92 × 526.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 425,418.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,418.36/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.67

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