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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.48, 1,263.39 and 542.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.48, 1,263.39 and 542.78 is: 749.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.48 : 1,263.39 = 542.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.48/1,263.39 = 542.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.48x = 1,263.39 × 542.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.48x = 685,736.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,736.51/915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.05

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