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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 746.28 and 529.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 746.28 and 529.80 is: 729.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 746.28 = 529.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/746.28 = 529.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 746.28 × 529.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 395,379.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,379.14/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.59

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