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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.74, 849.08 and 542.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.74, 849.08 and 542.03 is: 747.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.74 : 849.08 = 542.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.74/849.08 = 542.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.74x = 849.08 × 542.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.74x = 460,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,223.94/615.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.44

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