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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543, 746.76 and 431.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543, 746.76 and 431.16 is: 592.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543 : 746.76 = 431.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543/746.76 = 431.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543x = 746.76 × 431.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543x = 321,973.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,973.04/543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.95

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