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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 715.43, 1,070.33 and 542.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 715.43, 1,070.33 and 542.59 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    715.43 : 1,070.33 = 542.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    715.43/1,070.33 = 542.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    715.43x = 1,070.33 × 542.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    715.43x = 580,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,744.97/715.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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