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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.42, 1,138.32 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.42, 1,138.32 and 542.34 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.42 : 1,138.32 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.42/1,138.32 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.42x = 1,138.32 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.42x = 617,360.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,360.67/759.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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