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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.66, 809.68 and 524.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.66, 809.68 and 524.52 is: 781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.66 : 809.68 = 524.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.66/809.68 = 524.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.66x = 809.68 × 524.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.66x = 424,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,693.35/543.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.17

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