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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.69, 747.73 and 500.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.69, 747.73 and 500.78 is: 691.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.69 : 747.73 = 500.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.69/747.73 = 500.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.69x = 747.73 × 500.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.69x = 374,450.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,450.72/541.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.27

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