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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.13, 749.48 and 519.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.13, 749.48 and 519.18 is: 717.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.13 : 749.48 = 519.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.13/749.48 = 519.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.13x = 749.48 × 519.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.13x = 389,115.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,115.03/542.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.75

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