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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 813.60 and 518.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 813.60 and 518.70 is: 778.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 813.60 = 518.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/813.60 = 518.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 813.60 × 518.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 422,014.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,014.32/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.05

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