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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.08, 814.98 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.08, 814.98 and 507.08 is: 760.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.08 : 814.98 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.08/814.98 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.08x = 814.98 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.08x = 413,260.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,260.06/543.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.96

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