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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.49, 750.65 and 529.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.49, 750.65 and 529.47 is: 728.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.49 : 750.65 = 529.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.49/750.65 = 529.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.49x = 750.65 × 529.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.49x = 397,444.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,444.01/545.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.60

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