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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.56, 1,263.16 and 542.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.56, 1,263.16 and 542.42 is: 748.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.56 : 1,263.16 = 542.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.56/1,263.16 = 542.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.56x = 1,263.16 × 542.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.56x = 685,163.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,163.25/915.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.35

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