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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.07, 1,462.89 and 542.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.07, 1,462.89 and 542.53 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.07 : 1,462.89 = 542.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.07/1,462.89 = 542.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.07x = 1,462.89 × 542.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.07x = 793,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,661.71/975.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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