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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.82, 749.92 and 538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.82, 749.92 and 538.74 is: 741.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.82 : 749.92 = 538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.82/749.92 = 538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.82x = 749.92 × 538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.82x = 404,011.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,011.90/544.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.55

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