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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.90, 813.18 and 504.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.90, 813.18 and 504.92 is: 756.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.90 : 813.18 = 504.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.90/813.18 = 504.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.90x = 813.18 × 504.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.90x = 410,590.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,590.85/542.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.29

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