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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.89, 747.42 and 523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.89, 747.42 and 523.81 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.89 : 747.42 = 523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.89/747.42 = 523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.89x = 747.42 × 523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.89x = 391,509.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,509.93/541.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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