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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.40, 750.60 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.40, 750.60 and 541.89 is: 745.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.40 : 750.60 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.40/750.60 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.40x = 750.60 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.40x = 406,742.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,742.63/545.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.77

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