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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.59, 914.79 and 542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.59, 914.79 and 542.82 is: 813.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.59 : 914.79 = 542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.59/914.79 = 542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.59x = 914.79 × 542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.59x = 496,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,566.31/610.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.26

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