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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.71, 1,263.68 and 542.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.71, 1,263.68 and 542.87 is: 749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.71 : 1,263.68 = 542.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.71/1,263.68 = 542.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.71x = 1,263.68 × 542.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.71x = 686,013.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,013.96/915.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.16

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