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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.50, 1,263.55 and 542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.50, 1,263.55 and 542.68 is: 748.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.50 : 1,263.55 = 542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.50/1,263.55 = 542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.50x = 1,263.55 × 542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.50x = 685,703.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,703.31/915.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.99

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