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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.75, 1,263.22 and 542.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.75, 1,263.22 and 542.36 is: 748.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.75 : 1,263.22 = 542.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.75/1,263.22 = 542.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.75x = 1,263.22 × 542.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.75x = 685,121.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,121.80/915.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.15

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