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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.84, 748.92 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.84, 748.92 and 533.04 is: 734.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.84 : 748.92 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.84/748.92 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.84x = 748.92 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.84x = 399,204.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,204.32/543.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.05

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