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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 808.08 and 534.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 808.08 and 534.90 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 808.08 = 534.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/808.08 = 534.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 808.08 × 534.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 432,241.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,241.99/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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