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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.42, 1,263.25 and 542.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.42, 1,263.25 and 542.41 is: 748.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.42 : 1,263.25 = 542.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.42/1,263.25 = 542.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.42x = 1,263.25 × 542.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.42x = 685,196.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,196.95/915.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.50

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