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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.75, 748.61 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.75, 748.61 and 534.65 is: 737.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.75 : 748.61 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.75/748.61 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.75x = 748.61 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.75x = 400,241.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,241.66/542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.43

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