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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 749.03 and 522.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 749.03 and 522.01 is: 720.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 749.03 = 522.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/749.03 = 522.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 749.03 × 522.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 391,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,001.15/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.12

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