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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.98, 812.94 and 491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.98, 812.94 and 491.72 is: 736.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.98 : 812.94 = 491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.98/812.94 = 491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.98x = 812.94 × 491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.98x = 399,738.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,738.86/542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.19

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