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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 749.54 and 425.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 749.54 and 425.57 is: 586.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 749.54 = 425.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/749.54 = 425.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 749.54 × 425.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 318,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,977.99/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.59

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