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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.62, 748.56 and 521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.62, 748.56 and 521.67 is: 719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.62 : 748.56 = 521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.62/748.56 = 521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.62x = 748.56 × 521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.62x = 390,501.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,501.30/542.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.66

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