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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,262.82 and 542.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,262.82 and 542.17 is: 748.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,262.82 = 542.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,262.82 = 542.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,262.82 × 542.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 684,663.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,663.12/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.01

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