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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.60, 819.90 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.60, 819.90 and 507.60 is: 765.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.60 : 819.90 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.60/819.90 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.60x = 819.90 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.60x = 416,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,181.24/543.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.60

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