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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,262.88 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,262.88 and 542.34 is: 748.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,262.88 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,262.88 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,262.88 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 684,910.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,910.34/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.14

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