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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.06, 815.31 and 524.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.06, 815.31 and 524.34 is: 787.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.06 : 815.31 = 524.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.06/815.31 = 524.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.06x = 815.31 × 524.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.06x = 427,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,499.65/543.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.21

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