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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 559.22, 837.40 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 559.22, 837.40 and 542.81 is: 812.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    559.22 : 837.40 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    559.22/837.40 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    559.22x = 837.40 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    559.22x = 454,543.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,543.55/559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.81

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