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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.50, 750.12 and 426.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.50, 750.12 and 426.86 is: 589.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.50 : 750.12 = 426.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.50/750.12 = 426.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.50x = 750.12 × 426.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.50x = 320,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,196.22/543.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.14

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