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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.54, 1,463.85 and 542.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.54, 1,463.85 and 542.46 is: 813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.54 : 1,463.85 = 542.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.54/1,463.85 = 542.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.54x = 1,463.85 × 542.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.54x = 794,080.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,080.07/975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.99

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