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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 747.43 and 539.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 747.43 and 539.33 is: 744.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 747.43 = 539.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/747.43 = 539.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 747.43 × 539.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 403,106.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,106.34/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.07

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