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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.87, 1,262.45 and 542.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.87, 1,262.45 and 542.07 is: 748.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.87 : 1,262.45 = 542.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.87/1,262.45 = 542.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.87x = 1,262.45 × 542.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.87x = 684,333.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,333.56/914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.02

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