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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.34, 752.59 and 536.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.34, 752.59 and 536.48 is: 741.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.34 : 752.59 = 536.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.34/752.59 = 536.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.34x = 752.59 × 536.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.34x = 403,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,749.48/544.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.72

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