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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.88, 1,461.66 and 542.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.88, 1,461.66 and 542.26 is: 812.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.88 : 1,461.66 = 542.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.88/1,461.66 = 542.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.88x = 1,461.66 × 542.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.88x = 792,599.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,599.75/975.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.19

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