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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 810.30 and 504.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 810.30 and 504.84 is: 753.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 810.30 = 504.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/810.30 = 504.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 810.30 × 504.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 409,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,071.85/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.60

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