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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.52, 753.69 and 537.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.52, 753.69 and 537.45 is: 746.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.52 : 753.69 = 537.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.52/753.69 = 537.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.52x = 753.69 × 537.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.52x = 405,070.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,070.69/542.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.65

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