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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 815.24 and 524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 815.24 and 524.05 is: 786.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 815.24 = 524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/815.24 = 524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 815.24 × 524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 427,226.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,226.52/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.86

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