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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 748.80 and 425.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 748.80 and 425.92 is: 587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 748.80 = 425.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/748.80 = 425.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 748.80 × 425.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 318,928.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,928.90/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.65

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