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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.93, 814.26 and 492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.93, 814.26 and 492.60 is: 737.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.93 : 814.26 = 492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.93/814.26 = 492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.93x = 814.26 × 492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.93x = 401,104.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,104.48/543.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.42

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