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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.79, 750.09 and 412.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.79, 750.09 and 412.57 is: 569.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.79 : 750.09 = 412.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.79/750.09 = 412.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.79x = 750.09 × 412.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.79x = 309,460.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,460.88/543.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.09

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