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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.62, 747.78 and 509.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.62, 747.78 and 509.22 is: 703.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.62 : 747.78 = 509.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.62/747.78 = 509.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.62x = 747.78 × 509.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.62x = 380,784.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,784.53/541.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.05

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