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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.84, 1,263.78 and 542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.84, 1,263.78 and 542.72 is: 748.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.84 : 1,263.78 = 542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.84/1,263.78 = 542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.84x = 1,263.78 × 542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.84x = 685,878.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,878.68/915.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.91

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