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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.96, 752.22 and 534.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.96, 752.22 and 534.24 is: 738.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.96 : 752.22 = 534.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.96/752.22 = 534.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.96x = 752.22 × 534.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.96x = 401,866.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,866.01/543.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.78

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