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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.02, 1,367.80 and 542.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.02, 1,367.80 and 542.04 is: 812.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.02 : 1,367.80 = 542.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.02/1,367.80 = 542.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.02x = 1,367.80 × 542.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.02x = 741,402.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,402.31/913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.03

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