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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,275.48 and 542.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,275.48 and 542.44 is: 812.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,275.48 = 542.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,275.48 = 542.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,275.48 × 542.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 691,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,871.37/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.70

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