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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.96, 1,463.99 and 542.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.96, 1,463.99 and 542.79 is: 814.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.96 : 1,463.99 = 542.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.96/1,463.99 = 542.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.96x = 1,463.99 × 542.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.96x = 794,636.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,636.42/975.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.21

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