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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 813.12 and 533.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 813.12 and 533.98 is: 799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 813.12 = 533.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/813.12 = 533.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 813.12 × 533.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 434,189.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,189.82/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.77

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