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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.55, 750.95 and 539.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.55, 750.95 and 539.45 is: 745.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.55 : 750.95 = 539.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.55/750.95 = 539.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.55x = 750.95 × 539.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.55x = 405,095.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,095.79/543.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.28

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