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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.82, 742.19 and 412.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.82, 742.19 and 412.89 is: 570.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.82 : 742.19 = 412.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.82/742.19 = 412.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.82x = 742.19 × 412.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.82x = 306,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,440.76/536.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.84

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