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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.92, 1,015.61 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.92, 1,015.61 and 542.25 is: 811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.92 : 1,015.61 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.92/1,015.61 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.92x = 1,015.61 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.92x = 550,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,711.81/678.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.16

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