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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 812.76 and 491.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 812.76 and 491.60 is: 735.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 812.76 = 491.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/812.76 = 491.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 812.76 × 491.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 399,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,552.82/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.92

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