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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.70, 1,263.17 and 542.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.70, 1,263.17 and 542.61 is: 748.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.70 : 1,263.17 = 542.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.70/1,263.17 = 542.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.70x = 1,263.17 × 542.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.70x = 685,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,408.67/915.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.51

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