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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.17, 748.69 and 424.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.17, 748.69 and 424.93 is: 585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.17 : 748.69 = 424.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.17/748.69 = 424.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.17x = 748.69 × 424.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.17x = 318,140.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,140.84/543.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.71

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