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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 748.26 and 525.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 748.26 and 525.74 is: 724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 748.26 = 525.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/748.26 = 525.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 748.26 × 525.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 393,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,390.21/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.80

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