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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.14, 1,069.38 and 542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.14, 1,069.38 and 542.40 is: 748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.14 : 1,069.38 = 542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.14/1,069.38 = 542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.14x = 1,069.38 × 542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.14x = 580,031.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,031.71/775.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.29

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