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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.25, 748.65 and 533.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.25, 748.65 and 533.25 is: 734.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.25 : 748.65 = 533.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.25/748.65 = 533.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.25x = 748.65 × 533.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.25x = 399,221.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,221.27/543.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.88

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