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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.65, 1,263.60 and 542.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.65, 1,263.60 and 542.81 is: 749.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.65 : 1,263.60 = 542.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.65/1,263.60 = 542.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.65x = 1,263.60 × 542.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.65x = 685,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,892.00/915.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.08

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