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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,070.02 and 542.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,070.02 and 542.24 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,070.02 = 542.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,070.02 = 542.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,070.02 × 542.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 580,207.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,207.64/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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