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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.52, 1,248.55 and 542.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.52, 1,248.55 and 542.05 is: 812.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.52 : 1,248.55 = 542.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.52/1,248.55 = 542.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.52x = 1,248.55 × 542.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.52x = 676,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,776.53/832.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.93

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