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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,262.99 and 542.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,262.99 and 542.32 is: 748.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,262.99 = 542.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,262.99 = 542.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,262.99 × 542.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 684,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,944.74/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.48

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