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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 806.59 and 526.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 806.59 and 526.19 is: 782.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 806.59 = 526.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/806.59 = 526.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 806.59 × 526.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 424,419.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,419.59/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.20

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