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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 747.35 and 514.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 747.35 and 514.74 is: 709.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 747.35 = 514.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/747.35 = 514.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 747.35 × 514.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 384,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,690.94/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.06

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