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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.68, 1,263.68 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.68, 1,263.68 and 542.72 is: 748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.68 : 1,263.68 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.68/1,263.68 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.68x = 1,263.68 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.68x = 685,824.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,824.41/915.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.98

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