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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 888.55, 1,331.38 and 542.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 888.55, 1,331.38 and 542.00 is: 812.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    888.55 : 1,331.38 = 542.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    888.55/1,331.38 = 542.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    888.55x = 1,331.38 × 542.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    888.55x = 721,609.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,609.93/888.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.12

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