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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.99, 753.84 and 511.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.99, 753.84 and 511.16 is: 705.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.99 : 753.84 = 511.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.99/753.84 = 511.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.99x = 753.84 × 511.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.99x = 385,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,329.09/545.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.75

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