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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.71, 744.62 and 516.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.71, 744.62 and 516.10 is: 710.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.71 : 744.62 = 516.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.71/744.62 = 516.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.71x = 744.62 × 516.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.71x = 384,298.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,298.38/540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.73

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