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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.32, 1,263.03 and 542.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.32, 1,263.03 and 542.21 is: 748.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.32 : 1,263.03 = 542.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.32/1,263.03 = 542.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.32x = 1,263.03 × 542.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.32x = 684,828.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,828.62/915.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.19

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