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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 744.56 and 518.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 744.56 and 518.56 is: 714.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 744.56 = 518.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/744.56 = 518.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 744.56 × 518.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 386,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,099.03/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.79

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