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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.89, 1,263.74 and 542.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.89, 1,263.74 and 542.70 is: 748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.89 : 1,263.74 = 542.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.89/1,263.74 = 542.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.89x = 1,263.74 × 542.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.89x = 685,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,828.98/915.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.82

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