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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 750.60 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 750.60 and 519.48 is: 717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 750.60 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/750.60 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 750.60 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 389,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,921.69/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.77

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