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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.08, 1,462.88 and 542.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.08, 1,462.88 and 542.54 is: 813.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.08 : 1,462.88 = 542.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.08/1,462.88 = 542.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.08x = 1,462.88 × 542.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.08x = 793,670.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,670.92/975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.95

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