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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.40, 987.16 and 542.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.40, 987.16 and 542.76 is: 812.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.40 : 987.16 = 542.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.40/987.16 = 542.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.40x = 987.16 × 542.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.40x = 535,790.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,790.96/659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.54

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