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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.18, 1,262.96 and 542.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.18, 1,262.96 and 542.02 is: 748.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.18 : 1,262.96 = 542.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.18/1,262.96 = 542.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.18x = 1,262.96 × 542.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.18x = 684,552.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,552.51/915.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.00

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