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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.22, 811.44 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.22, 811.44 and 519.54 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.22 : 811.44 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.22/811.44 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.22x = 811.44 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.22x = 421,575.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,575.54/542.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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