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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.36, 754.53 and 525.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.36, 754.53 and 525.11 is: 726.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.36 : 754.53 = 525.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.36/754.53 = 525.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.36x = 754.53 × 525.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.36x = 396,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,211.25/545.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.51

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