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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.78, 747.75 and 523.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.78, 747.75 and 523.78 is: 722.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.78 : 747.75 = 523.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.78/747.75 = 523.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.78x = 747.75 × 523.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.78x = 391,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,656.50/541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.91

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