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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 750.50 and 534.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 750.50 and 534.62 is: 740.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 750.50 = 534.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/750.50 = 534.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 750.50 × 534.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 401,232.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,232.31/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.77

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