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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.86, 752.64 and 536.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.86, 752.64 and 536.93 is: 741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.86 : 752.64 = 536.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.86/752.64 = 536.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.86x = 752.64 × 536.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.86x = 404,112.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,112.04/544.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.68

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