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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.53, 1,263.45 and 542.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.53, 1,263.45 and 542.50 is: 748.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.53 : 1,263.45 = 542.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.53/1,263.45 = 542.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.53x = 1,263.45 × 542.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.53x = 685,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,421.63/915.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.66

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