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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.02, 1,262.74 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.02, 1,262.74 and 542.30 is: 748.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.02 : 1,262.74 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.02/1,262.74 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.02x = 1,262.74 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.02x = 684,783.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,783.90/915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.38

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