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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,262.72 and 542.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,262.72 and 542.12 is: 748.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,262.72 = 542.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,262.72 = 542.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,262.72 × 542.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 684,545.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,545.77/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.24

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