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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.06, 1,069.76 and 542.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.06, 1,069.76 and 542.22 is: 811.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.06 : 1,069.76 = 542.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.06/1,069.76 = 542.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.06x = 1,069.76 × 542.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.06x = 580,045.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,045.27/715.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.18

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