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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 814.20 and 534.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 814.20 and 534.70 is: 802.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 814.20 = 534.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/814.20 = 534.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 814.20 × 534.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 435,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,352.74/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.05

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