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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.44, 812.06 and 512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.44, 812.06 and 512.04 is: 766.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.44 : 812.06 = 512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.44/812.06 = 512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.44x = 812.06 × 512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.44x = 415,807.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,807.20/542.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.55

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