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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.15, 812.70 and 489.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.15, 812.70 and 489.24 is: 732.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.15 : 812.70 = 489.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.15/812.70 = 489.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.15x = 812.70 × 489.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.15x = 397,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,605.35/543.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.04

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