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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 749.64 and 526.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 749.64 and 526.74 is: 726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 749.64 = 526.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/749.64 = 526.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 749.64 × 526.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 394,865.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,865.37/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.18

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