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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.03, 748.76 and 504.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.03, 748.76 and 504.15 is: 695.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.03 : 748.76 = 504.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.03/748.76 = 504.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.03x = 748.76 × 504.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.03x = 377,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,484.83/543.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.15

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