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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,262.98 and 542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,262.98 and 542.25 is: 748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,262.98 = 542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,262.98 = 542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,262.98 × 542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 684,856.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,856.32/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.28

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