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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 812.51 and 534.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 812.51 and 534.76 is: 801.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 812.51 = 534.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/812.51 = 534.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 812.51 × 534.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 434,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,497.85/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.07

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